Question

express as a trinomial.
$(x - 8)(2x + 5)$
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Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property (FOIL)

Multiply the First terms: \(x \times 2x = 2x^2\)
Multiply the Outer terms: \(x \times 5 = 5x\)
Multiply the Inner terms: \(-8 \times 2x = -16x\)
Multiply the Last terms: \(-8 \times 5 = -40\)

Step2: Combine like terms

Combine the \(x\)-terms: \(5x - 16x = -11x\)
Now, combine all terms: \(2x^2 - 11x - 40\)

Answer:

\(2x^2 - 11x - 40\)