Question

Help with multiplying polynomials

Answer 1

(3x + 4)(x – 2)

3x^2 – 2x – 8
x – 8
3x – 2x – 8
3x^2 + 2x + 8

Answer 2

Use FOIL, start with the First term of each (a )(b ) -> ab
Then the Outer terms (a )( d) -> ad
Then the Inner terms ( c)(b ) -> cb
Then your last terms ( c)( d) -> cd

Put them together and combine like terms, done.

Answer 3

which terms would be outer and inner?

Answer 4

Look at the pattern I provided. Your "order" is with respect to the parenthesis group.

Answer 5

do you multiply the terms together