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ACT Math 2.2 Elementary Algebra
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Elementary Algebra Drill 2: Problem 2. Can you find the product?

ACT Math 2.3 Elementary Algebra
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ACT Math: Elementary Algebra Drill 2.3. Factor 3x2 + 3xy.

ACT Math 2.4 Elementary Algebra
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Elementary Algebra Drill 2: Problem 4. Factor the expression.

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Elementary Algebra Drill 2: Problem 2. Can you find the product?

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Do you hear the people Shmoop. Oh Great Song.

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Multiply: the quantity 4a plus b times the quantity 3a plus b.

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And here are the potential answers

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Ok, Very straightforward distribution problem in the form of: a times c plus b times c plus

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a times d plus b times d.

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Okay, here we go, 4a times 3a is 12a squared plus 3ab plus 4ab, which is 7ab plus b

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times b which is b squared.

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So the answer is 12a squared plus 7ab plus b squared.

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Boom there we go. The Answer is B.

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