Question

How do I solve this?

Simplify.
(x+1) (x-5)=

Is the answer -4x?

Answer 1

x2-5x+x-5
x2-4x-5

Answer 2

i got x^2-4x-5

Answer 3

No, (x+1) (x-5)= x^2+6x-5

Answer 4

well can you walk me through the steps?

Answer 5

check your work @Sjano

Answer 6

trick to remebering. first outside inner last

Answer 7

well using the foil can you show me what steps are for each letter?

Answer 8

(x+1) (x-5)=(x*x)+(x*-5)+(1*x)+(1*-5)=x^2-4x-5

@kiamonstaa thanks

Answer 9

first multiple the x's to get x2
thenmultipe x and -5 toget -5x
then x times 1 to get 1 x
then -5 times 1 to get -5
x2-5x+x-5
x2-4x-5

Answer 10

welcome!

Answer 11

If you use foil, wouldn't the L standing for last be 1-5? being -4?

Answer 12

multiply 1 and -5

Answer 13

you still get the same answer