Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 19 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify the expression (2x − 9)(x + 6).

OpenStudy (godlovesme):

\(\huge\color{violet}{WELCOME~TO~OS~:)}\) @Yhanni

OpenStudy (adamk):

Use FOIL. Multiply the first, outside, inside, and then last terms.

OpenStudy (adamk):

Then add them up.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got 2x^2-54

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Dont know if its right

OpenStudy (adamk):

2x^2 + 3x - 54

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Godlovesme did i get it right ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You have two of the correct terms, but you're missing part of the problem. (2x)(x) = 2x^2 (-9)(6) = -54 But you also need to do these two: (2x)(6) = ? (-9)(x) = ? These two will both be x-terms, which will then combine.

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!