Question

How do you simplify the product `(x - 9)(3x + 5)` and write it in standard form?

Answer 1

`3x^2-22x-45`

Explanation:

`(x-9)(3x+5)`
`=x(3x+5)-9(3x+5)`
`=3x^2+5x-27x-45`
`=3x^2-22x-45`