Fill in the missing value:
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Fill in the missing value:
To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Step 1: Assume the missing values in the expression are and .
Step 2: Expand the binomial expression using the distributive property.
Step 3: Match the expanded result with the right-hand expression .
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The binomial expression is .
Step 2: Expanding this expression using the distributive property, we have:
Step 3: Comparing this with the expression on the right side, , we find they match perfectly.
Therefore, the missing values are and , which corresponds to choice .
Break down the expression into basic terms:
\( 4x^2 + 6x \)
Look at the coefficients in the expanded form! Since we see 152x and 76b, we need terms that when multiplied by 76 and 2a give these results. and .
Order doesn't matter in multiplication! gives the same result as . Both expand to the same four terms.
Expand your chosen binomial using FOIL and see if it matches the given expression exactly. Every term and coefficient must be identical!
Because . The variables a and x are different, so they don't combine into .
Double-check your FOIL expansion! Make sure you're multiplying each term in the first binomial by each term in the second binomial. Also verify you're reading the given expression correctly.
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