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Multiplying Algebraic Expressions
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What is the product of (2x + 3) and (x - 4)?
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2x^2 - 5x - 12
💡 Explanation:
To multiply (2x + 3) and (x - 4), we use the distributive property. First, we multiply 2x by x and 2x by -4, which gives us 2x^2 and -8x. Then, we multiply 3 by x and 3 by -4, which gives us 3x and -12. Finally, we add the like terms to get 2x^2 - 5x - 12.