Question

(2x-4)(x+5)
simplify.

Answer 1

just simplify using the FOIL method

Answer 2

(ax+c)(bx+d) = (ab)x^2 + (bc)x+(ad)x + cd

Try applying that and let me know what you get!

Answer 3

First
Outside
Inside
Last

Answer 4

right! @sarahusher
(2x-4)(x+5)
2x^2+10x-4x-20

Answer 5

if you combine like terms, what will you get @jenniferjuice ?

Answer 6

i got
2x^2 + 6x^2 - 20

Answer 7

no it would just be 6x because the two are like terms. but if you take out the exponent, you are correct!

Answer 8

so it would be
2x^2+6x-20
?

Answer 9

Check it yourself by factoring it.

Answer 10

yes that is right

Answer 11

and you would check that by factoring like @skullpatrol patrol said. lol sorry for providing the answer :P

Answer 12

does that make sense @jenniferjuice ?

Answer 13

yes.

Answer 14

thankyou! :)