Multiplying a polynomial by a polynomial
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Multiply (4a + 1)(a - 3).
4a² - 11a - 3
2
Multiply (x - 2y)(x + 3y).
x² + xy - 6y²
3
Multiply (y - 1)(y + 2)(y + 1).
y³ + 2y² - y - 2
4
Solve (x + 4)(x - 1) = x² + 8.
4
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The sides of a rectangle are a + 2 and a + 7 cm. Write its area as a polynomial.
a² + 9a + 14