Question

what is the product of (b+5)(b-11)

Answer 1

Answer:

b^2 - 6b - 55

Step-by-step explanation:

(b + 5)(b - 11)

Use FOIL

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Outside

Inside

Last

F:  b * b = b^2

O:  b * -11 = -11b

I:  5 * b = 5b

L:  5 * -11 = -55

b^2 - 11b + 5b - 55

Combine like terms

-11b + 5b = -6b

b^2 - 6b - 55