Exponents and polynomials · Grades 10–11
Multiply two binomials
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Example question
(x + 3)(x - 2)
Work through it
- 1
x·x + x·(-2) + 3·x + 3·(-2)
Multiply each term in the first binomial by each term in the second using distribution.
- 2
x² - 2x + 3x - 6
Evaluate each product before combining any terms.
- 3
x² + x - 6
Combine -2x and 3x because both terms contain x.
Final answer
x² + x - 6