Use the FOIL Method to Multiply the Binomials $$( 5 x - 2 ) ( 3 x - 4 )$$

question 120

Multiple Choice

Use the FOIL method to multiply the binomials. Assume any variable exponents represent whole numbers.
- $$( 5 x - 2 ) ( 3 x - 4 )$$

• A) \(15 x ^ { 2 } - 26 x + 8\)
• B) \(15 x ^ { 2 } - 26 x - 26\)
• C) \(8 x ^ { 2 } - 26 x + 8\)
• D) \(8 x ^ { 2 } - 26 x - 26\)

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