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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How do I FOIL 2(x-1)(x+8)? What do I do with the 2?

OpenStudy (amistre64):

save it for the final multiplication ...

OpenStudy (amistre64):

you will foil it to get some: 2(x^2 +...) then just distribute the 2 thru the setup

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So, after I FOIL I distribute the 2?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(2x-2)(2x+16)

OpenStudy (amistre64):

yeah, it tends to make life easier

OpenStudy (amistre64):

recall that multiplcation is not a stickler for order: abc = a(bc) = (ab)c = (bc)a etc ...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you!

OpenStudy (amistre64):

good luck

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