Question

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given the factors $(5m + 2)(3m - 6)$, find the product.
product: $square m^2 square m square$ you must include a sign (+/-) in the last two boxes

Explanation:

Step1: Apply FOIL method

$(5m+2)(3m-6) = 5m\cdot3m + 5m\cdot(-6) + 2\cdot3m + 2\cdot(-6)$

Step2: Calculate each term

$= 15m^2 - 30m + 6m - 12$

Step3: Combine like terms

$= 15m^2 + (-30+6)m - 12 = 15m^2 -24m -12$

Answer:

$15$ $m^2$ $-24$ $m$ $-12$