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Expand an algebraic expression

Expand (ax + b)(cx + d) into standard quadratic form.

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Expanded form

1.0000x² − x − 6.0000

(1.0000x + 2.0000)(1.0000x + -3.0000)

  • x² coefficient1.0000
  • x coefficient-1.0000
  • Constant-6.0000
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What this result means

Expand (ax + b)(cx + d) into standard quadratic form. FOIL: (ax+b)(cx+d) = acx² + (ad+bc)x + bd.

Assumptions

  • Rule dependency: Universal formula.

How is it calculated?

FOIL: (ax+b)(cx+d) = acx² + (ad+bc)x + bd.

Example

(x + 2)(x − 3) = x² − x − 6.

Frequently asked questions

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This version expands a product of two binomials.