Expand (2x-4)(x+3)

We are going to use the F.O.I.L Method for this expansion,

FIRST

2x*x = 2x2

OUTSIDE

2x*3 = 6x

INSIDE

-4x*x = -4x

LAST

-4*3 = -12

Now to add up all the terms we have found

2x2+6x-4x+12 = 2x2+2x+12

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