Given that , what are the values of a and b?

a = 1, b = - 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Expand the factors on the left side, then compare the coefficients of like terms on both sides.

left side

(ax + 4)(2x + b) ← expand using FOIL

= 2ax² + abx +8x + 4b

= 2ax² + x(ab + 8) + 4b

Compare coefficients of like terms with those on right side.

coefficients of x² terms

2a = 2 ( divide both sides by 2 )

a = 1

comparing constant terms

4b = - 12 ( divide both sides by 4 )

b = - 3

step-by-step explanation:

divide, then simplify your answer.

1. make -15.66 ÷   5.8 a fraction. then divide.

2. simplify.  

3. final answer.