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STEP 1
1. We are asked to multiply two binomials.
2. The multiplication can be performed using the distributive property, specifically the FOIL method.
STEP 2
1. Apply the FOIL method to expand the expression .
2. Simplify the resulting expression.
STEP 3
Apply the FOIL method, which stands for First, Outer, Inner, Last, to multiply the binomials:
First: Multiply the first terms in each binomial: .
Outer: Multiply the outer terms in the product: .
Inner: Multiply the inner terms in the product: .
Last: Multiply the last terms in each binomial: .
STEP 4
Combine all the terms from the FOIL method:
Combine like terms:
The simplified expression is:
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