Use foil method to find product below

Question

(X+5)(x²-3x)

Answer 1

Hi Michael, solve by using FOIL:

F: x * x^2 = x^3

O: x * -3x = -3x^2

I: 5 * x^2 = 5x^2

L: 5 * -3x = -15x

Solution:

x^3 - 3x^2 + 5x^2 - 15x

Combine terms:

x^3 + 2x^2 - 15x

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