Notes before we start solving: +ve number * +ve number = +ve number -ve number * -ve number = +ve number +ve number * -ve number = -ve number
Now, the expression we have is: <span>(3x – 5)(–x + 4) The distributive property gives us:</span> <span> (3x)(–x) + (3x)(4) + (–5)(–x) + (–5)(4)</span>
Now, to simplify this expression, we will multiply the terms as follows: -3x^2 + 12x + 5x - 20 This will give us a final result: -3x^2 + 17x - 20