How do you multiply #(2x + 1)(x - 5)#? Algebra Polynomials and Factoring Multiplication of Polynomials by Binomials 1 Answer Kevin B. Apr 19, 2015 Using the distributive property with FOIL: #(2x+1)(x-5)# #(2x-10x+x-5)# #2x^2-9x-5# Answer link Related questions What is FOIL? How do you use the distributive property when you multiply polynomials? How do you multiply #(x-2)(x+3)#? How do you simplify #(-4xy)(2x^4 yz^3 -y^4 z^9)#? How do you multiply #(3m+1)(m-4)(m+5)#? How do you find the volume of a prism if the width is x, height is #2x-1# and the length if #3x+4#? How do you multiply #(a^2+2)(3a^2-4)#? How do you simplify #(x – 8)(x + 5)#? How do you simplify #(p-1)^2#? How do you simplify #(3x+2y)^2#? See all questions in Multiplication of Polynomials by Binomials Impact of this question 1828 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License