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(9x – 8)(x-5) = ______

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(9x – 8)(x-5) = ______ Answer: 9x² – 53x + 40

To multiply the two binomials (9x - 8)(x - 5), expand the terms step-by-step:  • First terms: 9𝑥⋅𝑥=9x² • Outer terms: 9𝑥⋅(−5)=−45𝑥 • Inner terms: −8⋅𝑥=−8𝑥 • Last terms: −8⋅(−5)=40 Combine Like Terms Add the middle terms together: −45𝑥−8𝑥=−53𝑥 Putting it all together gives the final quadratic expression: 9x²-53x+40

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This question is part of 📏 Arithmetic Aptitude within the broader 🧠 Aptitude Mastery subject and appears in the CTS – Candidate Testing Service preparation collection. Reviewing the answer together with nearby questions helps reinforce the underlying concept and identify how it may appear in competitive exams.