what is the product of (3x+2) (x+4)

Question

would you foil this?

Answer 1

I'm thinking this got posted twice :)

I replied to this one https://www.wyzant.com/answers/975/hello_what_is_the_product_of_%283x2%29%28x4%29

Answer 2

Use distributive property first:

= 3x(x+4) + 2(x+4)

= 3x² + 12x + 2x + 8

= 3x² + 14x + 8 (by adding like degree exponents)