Multiply. Express your answer as a polynomial in standard form.

(2x+3)(3x+2)

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To multiply the polynomials \( (2x + 3)(3x + 2) \), we can use the distributive property (also known as the FOIL method for binomials).

  1. First: Multiply the first terms: \[ 2x \cdot 3x = 6x^2 \]

  2. Outer: Multiply the outer terms: \[ 2x \cdot 2 = 4x \]

  3. Inner: Multiply the inner terms: \[ 3 \cdot 3x = 9x \]

  4. Last: Multiply the last terms: \[ 3 \cdot 2 = 6 \]

Now, combine all these results: \[ 6x^2 + 4x + 9x + 6 \]

Next, combine the like terms (\(4x\) and \(9x\)): \[ 6x^2 + (4x + 9x) + 6 = 6x^2 + 13x + 6 \]

So, the final answer in standard form is: \[ \boxed{6x^2 + 13x + 6} \]