Question

What does (3x – 2)(4x + 1) =

Answer 1

12x² - 5x - 2

Explanation:

(3x - 2)(4x + 1)

Each term in the second factor is multiplied by each term in the first factor, that is

3x(4x + 1) - 2 (4x + 1) ← distribute parenthesis

= 12x² + 3x - 8x - 2 ← collect like terms

= 12x² - 5x - 2