QuestionMultiply and simplify: .
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. The given expression is . We need to simplify the expression by performing the operations in the correct order, following the BIDMAS/BODMAS rule (Brackets, Indices/Orders, Division and Multiplication (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)).
STEP 2
First, we need to distribute the multiplication inside the brackets for both terms.
STEP 3
Now, perform the multiplication operations.
STEP 4
Combine the two expressions from the previous step.
STEP 5
Combine like terms.
The simplified expression is .
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