Question

Multiply. (x + 8)(x – 6)

Answer 1

.... its still the same multiplication we learnt back in 2nd grade

Answer 2

so do i foil it?

Answer 3

x + 8
x – 6
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-6x-48
x^2+8x
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add em up

Answer 4

no, foil is a memory aid designed to get you to recall how to multiply when you forget how to multiply .....

Answer 5

Okay thank you

Answer 6

if your endeared to foil, fine; but once you get past 2 by 2 stuff the moniker really falls apart :)