Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.4 - Multiplying Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 289: 21

Answer

$x^2+x-12$

Work Step by Step

Using the FOIL Method, $(a+b)(c+d)=ac+ad+bc+bd$, the given expression simplifies to \begin{align*} & (x-3)(x+4) \\\\&= x^2+4x-3x-12 \\\\&= x^2+x-12 .\end{align*}
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