Use the FOIL Method to Find the Product $$( x + 12 ) ( x + 5 )$$

question 114

Multiple Choice

Use the FOIL method to find the product. Express the product in descending powers of the variable.
- $$( x + 12 ) ( x + 5 )$$

• A) \(x ^ { 2 } + 16 x + 60\)
• B) \(x ^ { 2 } + 60 x + 17\)
• C) \(x ^ { 2 } + 17 x + 16\)
• D) \(x ^ { 2 } + 17 x + 60\)

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