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(x+1)(x+6)
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Multiply using the FOIL method? (x+1)(x+6)
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FOIL stands for First, Outer, Inner, Last...
First: Multiply the x in the first factor by x in the second factor. x * x = x^2.
Outer: Multiply the x in the first factor by the 6 in the second factor. x * 6 = 6x.
Inner: Multiply the 1 in the first factor by the x in the second factor. 1 * x = x.
Last: Multiply the 1 in the first factor by the 6 in the second factor. 1 * 6 = 6.
So, our product is x^2 + 6x + x + 6.
After combining like terms, our final answer is x^2 + 7x + 6.
