1. Expand and simplify each of the following.
a) (3x)(-5x)
b) -4(6p - 1)
c) 2x(7x + 5)
d) 5r(4r2 - r + 6)
e) -w(w2 - 3w + 8)
f) (x + 2)(x - 5)
g) (4h + 3)(h - 2)
h) (6x + 7)2
i) i) 3x(7x + 3)(2x - 4)
2. Factor each of the following, if possible. If the expression does not factor, explain why and make sure to indicate that clearly in your answer.
a) 8x - 12
b) 5x2 - 15x
c) 10x2 - 20x + 5
d) t2 + 7t + 12
e) w2 - 2w - 24
f) g2 + 2g - 10
g) d2 - 81
h) x2 + 36
i) y2 - 144