Question

simplify (x+3)(x-4)(x+5)

Answer 1

Take this one step mat a time. FIrst distrubute the (x+3)(x-4) using foil and then multiply that buy the term (x+5)

Try that

Answer 2

so whats (x^2-x-12) (x+5)?

Answer 3

Right, now distribute the x into the equation, and then finally distribute the 5. Now if the 5 were negitive the sign would come along with it but since it is just positive, you can distribute just that. Try.

Answer 4

Let me know if you get:
\[x^{3}+4x^{2}-17x-60\]

Answer 5

yesss i did!:) ok thank you!

Answer 6

np