GCSE Maths Practice: expanding-brackets

Question 6 of 10

This question tests expanding brackets where one term is positive and the other negative, and allows multiple correct representations.

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\( \text{Which are correct expansions of } (x + 7)(x - 2)? \)

Select all correct options:

\( x^2 + 5x - 14 \) \( x^2 + 14x + 49 \) \( x^2 - 2x + 7x - 14 \) \( x^2 + 3x - 14 \)

Double-check combining like terms and remember both expanded forms can be valid.

Distribute each term using FOIL (First, Outer, Inner, Last) and combine like terms carefully. Both x^2 + 5x - 14 and x^2 - 2x + 7x - 14 are correct intermediate/final forms.