Question

How do you multiply `(8p-2)(6p+2)`?

Answer 1

`(8p-2)(6p+2)=48p^2+4p-4`

Explanation:

Use the FOIL method which indicates the order in which the terms of each binomial are multiplied.

`(8p-2)(6p+2)` =

`(8p*6p)+(8p*2)+(-2*6p)+(-2*2)` =

`48p^2+16p-12p-4` =

`48p^2+4p-4`