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(8z+7)(z-2)
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When it says "write each product as a trinomial", this basically means that your final product will have three (tri) parts.
(8z + 7)(z-2)- To solve this method, you have to use the FOIL method- F-FIRST, O-OUTSIDE, I-INSIDE, L-LAST
First: 8z x z= 8z^2
Outside: 8z x -2= -16z
Inside: 7 x z= 7z
Last: 7 x -2= -14
After putting it all together, your final answer will be 8z^2 -11z-14
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Good catch on a simple mistake!
-16z + 7z = -9z
So the answer should be: 8 z^2 - 9z - 14
- Sheila M. 2/7/2013