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For all x, (4_x –_ 3)2 =
12_x_2 + 24_x –_ 9
16_x_2 – 9
16_x_2 + 9
16_x_2 + 24_x_ + 9
16_x_2 – 24_x_ + 9
Explanation
To solve this problem, you should FOIL: (4_x_ – 3)(4_x_ – 3) = 16_x_2 – 12_x –_ 12_x_ + 9 = 16_x_2 – 24_x_ + 9.
For all x, (4_x –_ 3)2 =
12_x_2 + 24_x –_ 9
16_x_2 – 9
16_x_2 + 9
16_x_2 + 24_x_ + 9
16_x_2 – 24_x_ + 9
Explanation
To solve this problem, you should FOIL: (4_x_ – 3)(4_x_ – 3) = 16_x_2 – 12_x –_ 12_x_ + 9 = 16_x_2 – 24_x_ + 9.
Multiply the complex numbers:
.
Explanation
Expanding out gives .
We know that so when we substitute that in we get
.
Expand the following expression:
Explanation
FOIL and we get:
Then multiply it by and get:
Multiply the complex numbers:
.
Explanation
Expanding out gives .
We know that so when we substitute that in we get
.
Expand the following expression:
Explanation
FOIL and we get:
Then multiply it by and get:
The expression is equivalent to .
Explanation
This question is asking you to multiply two binomials. You can use the grid method for FOIL.

The expression is equivalent to .
Explanation
This question is asking you to multiply two binomials. You can use the grid method for FOIL.

FOIL the following:
Explanation
To FOIL, remember the acronym. F-first, O-outside, I-inside, L-last.
Thus, perform the following multiplication.
Firsts:
Outside:
Inside:
Lasts:
Gathering like terms results in the final equation.
FOIL the following:
Explanation
To FOIL, remember the acronym. F-first, O-outside, I-inside, L-last.
Thus, perform the following multiplication.
Firsts:
Outside:
Inside:
Lasts:
Gathering like terms results in the final equation.