Question

(2x^2-7)(x^7-5) Use FOIL method to find the product.

Answer 1

foil aint a method......

Answer 2

\[2x^9-7x^7-10x^2+35\]

Answer 3

distribution is a method you can use; foil is a mnemonic device used to teach kindergarteners a concept to latch onto and use as a crutch so they never gain a grasp of how to work algebra

Answer 4

I see...thanks

Answer 5

the simplest way is just to muliply them like numbers:

2x^2 -7
x^7 -5
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2x^9 -7x^7
-10x^2 +35
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2x^9 -7x^7 -10x^2 +35