Question

Multiply.
(v+3)(v-8)
Simplify your answer.

Answer 1

v² -5v -24

Explanation:

(v +3)(v - 8)

FOIL

Front

v x v = v²

Outer

v x -8 = -8v

Inner

3 x v = 3v

Last

3 x -8=-24

put it together in standard form (highest exponent to lowest)

v² - 8v +3v -24

combine like terms

v² -5v -24