Step 1: Factor both the numerator and denominator of the fraction. Step 2: Reduce the fraction. Step 3: Rewrite any remaining expressions in the numerator and denominator. Step 1: Factor both the numerator and denominator of the fraction.
Leah ordered $80 worth of merchandise
Answer:
x² + x - 30
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
(x - 5)(x + 6)
Each term in the second factor is multiplied by each term in the first factor, that is
x(x + 6) - 5(x + 6) ← distribute both parenthesis
x² + 6x - 5x - 30 ← collect like terms
= x² + x - 30
