Question

Solve the following equation:
(p+4)(p-3) = 8
p=

Answer 1

First FOIL (p+4)(p-3)

Answer 2

p^2-3p+4p-12=8

Answer 3

Ok. Now combine like terms

Answer 4

(p-4)(p+5)=0

Answer 5

Ok. Correct.
And can you find p now?

Answer 6

p=-5,4

Answer 7

p+4=8
p=4
p-3-8
p=11

Answer 8

Yes

Answer 9

So p=11 or p=4

Answer 10

p=-5 or 4 is correct

Answer 11

thanks!

Answer 12

No problem