Simplify the expression (2x - 3)(x + 4).
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
Using FOIL: (2x)(x) + (2x)(4) + (-3)(x) + (-3)(4) = 2x² + 8x - 3x - 12. Combine like terms: 2x² + 5x - 12.
Using FOIL: (2x)(x) + (2x)(4) + (-3)(x) + (-3)(4) = 2x² + 8x - 3x - 12. Combine like terms: 2x² + 5x - 12.