Question

(3n-2)(4n+1) how do i solve this by factoring?

Answer 1

Answer:

$12n^2-5n-2$

The expression (3n-2)(4n+1) can be factored with the Distributive Property. It cannot be factored with a Least Common Multiple (LCM), for instance, because the terms within each set of parentheses are completely simplified.

Step-by-step explanation:

Part I

.$1. (3n-2)(4n+1)\\2. F.O.I.L.: 12n^2+3n-8n-2\\3. Simplify: 12n^2-5n-2$

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