How do you convert factored to general form?

To convert a polynomial from factored form to general form, you need to expand the factored expression by multiplying the factors together. For example, if you have a factored expression like ( (x - 2)(x + 3) ), you would use the distributive property (also known as the FOIL method for binomials) to multiply: ( x^2 + 3x - 2x - 6 ), which simplifies to ( x^2 + x - 6 ). Continue this process for any additional factors until the expression is fully expanded into its general form, which is typically written as a polynomial in standard form.