Question

find the product. simplify your answer.
(x - 3)(4x + 1)

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property (FOIL)

$x(4x) + x(1) - 3(4x) - 3(1)$

Step2: Calculate each term

$4x^2 + x - 12x - 3$

Step3: Combine like terms

$4x^2 + (1-12)x - 3$

Answer:

$4x^2 - 11x - 3$