Question

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

Answer 1

save it for the final multiplication ...

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

So, after I FOIL I distribute the 2?

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

yeah, it tends to make life easier

Answer 6

recall that multiplcation is not a stickler for order:

abc = a(bc) = (ab)c = (bc)a etc ...

Answer 7

Thank you!

Answer 8

good luck