Math Problem Statement

(3x -1)( 7x+ 6)

Solution

To expand the expression (3x1)(7x+6)(3x - 1)(7x + 6), we use the distributive property (commonly called the FOIL method for binomials):

(3x1)(7x+6)=(3x7x)+(3x6)+(17x)+(16)(3x - 1)(7x + 6) = (3x \cdot 7x) + (3x \cdot 6) + (-1 \cdot 7x) + (-1 \cdot 6)

Step-by-step:

  1. 3x7x=21x23x \cdot 7x = 21x^2
  2. 3x6=18x3x \cdot 6 = 18x
  3. 17x=7x-1 \cdot 7x = -7x
  4. 16=6-1 \cdot 6 = -6

Now combine like terms:

21x2+18x7x6=21x2+11x621x^2 + 18x - 7x - 6 = 21x^2 + 11x - 6

Final Answer:

21x2+11x621x^2 + 11x - 6

Would you like a detailed explanation of any step?


Here are 5 questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How does the distributive property work for more than two terms in each parenthesis?
  2. What happens if one of the binomials has a negative sign outside?
  3. How can we factor 21x2+11x621x^2 + 11x - 6 back into its original binomials?
  4. How do you verify that the expanded expression is correct?
  5. Can you apply this method to (2x+3)(5x4)(2x + 3)(5x - 4)?

Tip: Practice breaking down each term systematically to avoid errors in sign or coefficient calculation!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Binomial Expansion
Polynomial Simplification

Formulas

Distributive Property: (a + b)(c + d) = ac + ad + bc + bd

Theorems

Distributive Property Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10