Question

What is the product of (x + 5) (x - 7) ?​

Answer 1

`{x}^(2) - 2x - 35`

Explanation:

`(x + 5)(x - 7)`

`x(x - 7) + 5(x - 7)`

`{x}^(2) - 7x + 5x - 35`

`{x}^(2) - 2x - 35`

Answer 2

`{x}^(2) + - 2x - 35`

Explanation:

You foil it to find the answer.

F:First terms (x and x)

O:Outer terms (x and -7)

I: Inside terms (5 and x)

L: Last terms (5 and -7)