Question

What is the middle term in the simplified product( x+3) (x-4)

Answer 1

The middle term, once simplified is -x

Explanation:

( x+3) (x-4)

FOIL

first

x*x = x^2

outer: -4*x = -4x

inner: 3*x = 3x

last: -4*3 = -12

Add them together x^2 -4x+3x-12

x^2 -x +12