Expand and simplify the following expression: (2x-1)(3x+2)

Use a double-bracket expansion method such as FOIL (first, outer, inner, last). If you don't know FOIL or how to expand double brackets, don't worry, I will explain it to you in the session.

6x2 - 3x + 4x - 2 

= 6x2 + x - 2

 

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