Math Problem Statement

(x+5)(x+2)=

Solution

To expand (x+5)(x+2)(x+5)(x+2), use the distributive property (often called the FOIL method for binomials):

(x+5)(x+2)=xx+x2+5x+52(x+5)(x+2) = x \cdot x + x \cdot 2 + 5 \cdot x + 5 \cdot 2

Now calculate each term:

  1. xx=x2x \cdot x = x^2
  2. x2=2xx \cdot 2 = 2x
  3. 5x=5x5 \cdot x = 5x
  4. 52=105 \cdot 2 = 10

Combine all terms:

x2+2x+5x+10=x2+7x+10x^2 + 2x + 5x + 10 = x^2 + 7x + 10

So, the expanded form is:

(x+5)(x+2)=x2+7x+10(x+5)(x+2) = x^2 + 7x + 10

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Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How would you expand (x+3)(x+4)(x+3)(x+4)?
  2. What is the expanded form of (x+1)(x1)(x+1)(x-1)?
  3. How would you solve the equation (x+5)(x+2)=0(x+5)(x+2) = 0?
  4. What is the general formula for expanding (x+a)(x+b)(x+a)(x+b)?
  5. How can you factor the expression x2+7x+10x^2 + 7x + 10 back into two binomials?

Tip: Remember, FOIL (First, Outer, Inner, Last) is useful for expanding binomials quickly!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Expanding Binomials
Polynomials

Formulas

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

Theorems

Distributive Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10