Expanding and Simplifying (x + 2)(x + 3) into Standard Form
The expression (x + 2)(x + 3) is in factored form. To get it into standard form, which is ax² + bx + c, we need to expand and simplify it.
Using the FOIL Method
The FOIL method (First, Outer, Inner, Last) is a helpful way to multiply binomials.
- First: Multiply the first terms of each binomial: x * x = x²
- Outer: Multiply the outer terms of the binomials: x * 3 = 3x
- Inner: Multiply the inner terms of the binomials: 2 * x = 2x
- Last: Multiply the last terms of each binomial: 2 * 3 = 6
This gives us: x² + 3x + 2x + 6
Simplifying the Expression
Now, combine the like terms:
x² + 5x + 6
This is the standard form of the expression (x + 2)(x + 3).
In summary,
(x + 2)(x + 3) = x² + 5x + 6