Question

Use the distributive property to find the product.

Answer 1

Use the Foil Method:

First: t x t =t^2
Outsides: t x 8 = 8t
Insides: -1 x t = - t
Lasts: 8 x -1 = -8

so you'll have t^2 + 8t - t - 8, simplify it more: t^2 + 7t - 8, A.