Question

(4x+1)(3x-7) yup it hurts

Answer 1

You answer is 12x^2 -25x -7

Answer 2

12x^2-25x-7

Explanation:

Multiply each term by its counterpart in the parenthesis.

4x*3x and 4x*-7

1*3x and 1*-7

This gives you 12x^2-4x*7+3x-7 when the like terms are combined.

Collect the like terms, which will give you 12x^2-25x-7