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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Need help with Polynomials (2x - 3y)(4x - y) Alright so I used FOIL I got 8x|2xy|12y|4y But I dont know if I should add or subtract..

OpenStudy (notsmartatall):

8x^2-14xy+3y^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but do you know to add or subtract???

OpenStudy (anonymous):

How do you know*

OpenStudy (notsmartatall):

what part are you talkin bout?!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

after I use foil and do everything i dont know if I should add or subtract

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Im lost after the 3rd part

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you get what im saying

OpenStudy (notsmartatall):

when you multiply, you get 8x^2-2xy-12xy+3y^2 combine like terms -2xy-12xy= -14xy then bring down the other 2 8x^2-14xy+3y^2 |dw:1383594480856:dw|

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