Question

Multiply the binomials:

(a-2) • (a-8)

Answer 1

Explanation:

(a-2) (a-8) , distribute a over (a-8) then -2 over (a-8)

a²-8a-2a+16, combine like terms

a² -10a +16

Answer 2

a^2 -10a +16

Explanation:

(a-2) • (a-8)

FOIL

first a*a = a^2

outer: a * -8 = -8a

inner: -2 *a = -2a

last: -2 *-8 = 16

Add them together

a^2 -8a -2a+16

Combine like terms

a^2 -10a +16