Question

Which polynomial is represented by the factors (x+3)(x-8) ?

x^2 - 8x +3
x^2 +5x -5
x^2 -24x +5
x^2 -5x -24

Answer 1

@hartnn

Answer 2

multiply them out!
using distribution property

\(\large ☻(☺+♥) = ☻☺+☻♥ \\ \text {this is distributing}\)

Answer 3

if you need a shortcut,
then just find out what the constant is!

+3*-8 = .. ?

Answer 4

would it be x^2 -5x -24

Answer 5

yes :)

Answer 6

thank u!

Answer 7

welcome ^_^