Question

Simplify: (x+7)(x-4)

Answer 1

x² + 3x - 28

Explanation:

Each term in the second factor is multiplied by each term in the first factor

(x + 7)(x - 4)

= x(x - 4) + 7(x - 4) ← distribute both parenthesis

= x² - 4x + 7x - 28 ← collect like terms

= x² + 3x - 28