Question

(x + 3)(x-8)

Multiply and simplify

Answer 1

Explanation:

Multiple:

=x^2-24+3x-8x

=x^2-24-5x

=x^2-5x-24

Simplify:

x^2-5x-24=0

(x-8) (x+3) =0

x= 8 x= -3

Answer 2

`(x+3)(x-8)=x\cdot x+x\cdot(-8)+3\cdot x+3\cdot(-8)=\\\\=x^2-8x+3x-24=\boxed{x^2-5x-24}`