How to solve:
Problem:
(
2x
+
5
) (
3x
+ 8)
1. Multiply the
F
irst terms:
2x
*
3x
=
6x
2
2. Multiply the
O
uter terms:
2x
*8 =
16x
3. Multiply the
I
nner terms:
5
*
3x
=
15x
4. Multiply the
L
ast terms:
5
*8 =
40
5. Add:
6x
2
+ 16x + 15x + 40
5. Simplify:
6x
2
+ 31x + 40
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