Question

Which choice is equivalent to the expression below? Use the FOIL method.

(√x-2)(√x + 3)

A) x-6
B) x+√x +6
C) x-√x -6
D) x+√x-6

Answer 1

D) x + √x - 6.

Explanation:

(√x-2)(√x + 3)

= √x*√x + 3*√x - 2*√x - 2*3

= x + √x - 6.