Elementary Algebra

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ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 5 - Exponents and Polynomials - 5.3 - Multiplying Polynomials - Problem Set 5.3 - Page 208: 58

Answer

$3a^2+14a+8$

Work Step by Step

Using $(a+b)(c+d)=ac+(ad+bc)+bd$, or the FOIL Method, the given expression, $ (3a+2)(a+4) ,$ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 3a^2+(12a+2a)+8 \\\\= 3a^2+14a+8 .\end{array}
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