Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Multiplying Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 361: 127

Answer

a. $x^2+7x+12$ b. $x^2+25x+100$

Work Step by Step

a. $(x+3)(x+4)$ Use the Distributive Property: $(x+3)(x+4)=x(x+4)+3(x+4)$ $=x^2+4x+3x+12$ $=x^2+7x+12.$ b. $(x+5)(x+20)$ Use the Distributive Property: $(x+5)(x+20)=x(x+20)+5(x+20)$ $=x^2+20x+5x+100$ $=x^2+25x+100.$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.