Question

(2x + 5)(x - 3)
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Answer 1

Use F.O.I.L:
F-first
O-outter
I-inner
L-last

Answer 2

(2x + 5)(x - 3)
First: multiply the first terms in each set of parentheses --> 2x(x) = 2x
Outer: multiply the outer terms in each --> 2x(3) = 6x
Inner: multiply the inner terms in each --> 5(x) = 5x
Last: multiply the last terms in each --> 5(-3) = -15

Answer 3

Now combine your numbers all together:
2x+6x+5x-15
Now you have to combine your like terms:
2x+6x+5x=13x
Answer:
13x-15

Answer 4

2x^2 - 6x + 5x - 15

minor correction @e.cociuba :)

Answer 5

Thanks :)

Answer 6

I wonder if he will ever come back to see this...

2x^2 - 6x + 5x - 15
simplifies to
2x^2 - x - 15

Answer 7

Probably not, considering I made a mistake lol Thanks for the correction!

Answer 8

You were pretty close :) You gave him the correct steps anyway!