Expand (x 1)(x 2)
Expand the expression (x 1)(x 2) using FOIL or distribution.
Answer:
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Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1
Identify Expression
First binomial: (x 1)
Second binomial: (x 2)
Use FOIL: First, Outer, Inner, Last
Step 2
Multiply Each Term
Multiply each term in (x 1) by each term in (x 2)
Step 3
Products
(x1) × (x2) = x²
Step 4
Combine Like Terms
x²
= 0
Step 5
Final Answer
(x 1)(x 2) = 0