Question

what is the product of (3x+2) and (x-7)

Answer 1

pretty sure it would be 3x^2-19x-14

Answer 2

use FOIL

Answer 3

i have been trying to that foil crap but im getting a wierd answer

Answer 4

(3x+2)(x-7)
so you multiply 3x times x and then -7..
giving you 3x^2-21x
then you multiply 2 times x and -7 and that gives you 2x-14
overall that is 3x^2-21x+2x-14
the common denominators are 21x and 2x
after you add the two (simplification) it gives you 3x^2-19x-14