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Next CSE-PPT: 14 March 2027

Expand: (x + 5)(x − 2)

Correct answer: C. x² + 3x − 10

Multiply each term: x·x = x², x·(−2) = −2x, 5·x = 5x and 5·(−2) = −10. Combining −2x + 5x = 3x gives x² + 3x − 10. The FOIL order (first, outer, inner, last) helps you avoid missing a term.

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The correct answer is C. x² + 3x − 10

Multiply each term: x·x = x², x·(−2) = −2x, 5·x = 5x and 5·(−2) = −10. Combining −2x + 5x = 3x gives x² + 3x − 10. The FOIL order (first, outer, inner, last) helps you avoid missing a term.

Topic: Algebra and Equations MCQs · Subject: Numerical Ability