Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.5 - Multiplying Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 379: 33

Answer

$a^{2}+5a-14$

Work Step by Step

$(a+7)(a-2)=a(a-2)+7(a-2)=(a)(a)+(a)(-2)+(7)(a)+(7)(-2)=a^{2}-2a+7a-14=a^{2}+5a-14$
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