Question

Select the expression that is equivalent to the polynomial given below.

(4x+3)(3x-8)

A. 12x2 - 41x - 24
B. 12x2 - 23x - 24
C. 12x2 + 41x + 24
D. 12x2 - 23x + 24

Answer 1

B. 12x² - 23x - 24

Explanation:

(4x + 3)(3x - 8)

4x(3x - 8) + 3(3x - 8)

(12x² - 32x) + (9x - 24)

12x² - 32x + 9x - 24

12x² - 23x - 24