Expand and simplify: (5w-6)(2w+7)

So first you need to multiply out the brackets so you can simplify the equation. Remember the acronym FOIL: First, Outer, Inner, Last.10w^2 + 35w - 12w - 42
And then you need to simplify
10w^2 + 23w - 42

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