Expanding (2x + 10)(x - 2) into a Trinomial
To express the product of the binomials (2x + 10)(x - 2) as a trinomial, we need to apply the distributive property (also known as FOIL method).
Here's how it works:
- First: Multiply the first terms of each binomial: 2x * x = 2x²
- Outer: Multiply the outer terms of the binomials: 2x * -2 = -4x
- Inner: Multiply the inner terms of the binomials: 10 * x = 10x
- Last: Multiply the last terms of each binomial: 10 * -2 = -20
Now, we combine the like terms:
2x² - 4x + 10x - 20
Simplifying further:
2x² + 6x - 20
Therefore, the trinomial representation of (2x + 10)(x - 2) is 2x² + 6x - 20.