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Find the product of (a+5)(a-3)

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Explanation:

To find the product, we'll be using the FOIL method.

F - Front.

O - Outer.

I - Inner.

L - Last.

When applying the FOIL method:


a(a) + - 3(a) + 5(a) - 3(5)

Multiplying:


{a}^(2) - 3a + 5a - 15

Combine Like-Terms:


{a}^(2) + 2a - 15

a^2 + 2a - 15 is your product.

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