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teshia
Apr 10, 2008, 08:08 AM
Can U Asnwer This Question Please? What Is The Answer To (x+2)(x+1)?

bEaUtIfUlbRuNeTtE
Apr 10, 2008, 08:17 AM
Answer: x squared + 3x + 2

Try the F.O.I.L. method:

F stands for the first 2 terms (in each parentheses) which is x times x= x squared
O stands for the outer 2 terms which is x times 1= x
I stands for the inner 2 terms which is 2 times x= 2x
L stands for the last 2 terms which is 2 times 1=2

Combine like terms and you get x squared + 3x + 2