Question

(6p+8)(5p-8)

Answer 1

6p (5p - 8) + 8 (5p - 8) --> You can use the distributive property here
30p - 48 + 40p - 64 --> then distribute again.
70p - 112 --> then combine terms and divide by the co-efficient on p
p = -112/70 or p = -56/35 or p = 8/5 --> simplifying.

Answer 2

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