How do you multiply (2n+2)(6n+1)?

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Alan P.
Jul 8, 2015

One method is through multiple application of the distribution property.
(2n+2)(6n+1) = 12n^2+14n+2

Explanation:

(2n+2)(6n+1)
color(white)("XXXX")= 2n(6n+1) + 2(6n+1)

color(white)("XXXX")=(12n^2+2n)+(12n+2)

color(white)("XXXX")= 12n^2 +(2n+12n) + 2

color(white)("XXXX")=12n^2+14n +2

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