Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property (FOIL)

$(q+1)(4q-4) = q(4q) + q(-4) + 1(4q) + 1(-4)$

Step2: Calculate each term

$= 4q^2 - 4q + 4q - 4$

Step3: Combine like terms

$= 4q^2 + (-4q + 4q) - 4$

Answer:

$4q^2 - 4$