Question

Super confused definitely need help on this

Answer 1

Answer:

$(x-5)(x+8)=x^2+3x-40$

Step-by-step explanation:

So we have the expression:

$(x-5)(x+8)$

To multiply, distribute the left to the terms on the right:

$=(x-5)(x)+(x-5)(8)$

Distribute:

$=(x^2-5x)+(8x-40)$

Combine like terms:

$=(x^2)+(-5x+8x)+(-40)$

Simplify:

$=x^2+3x-40$

Therefore:

$(x-5)(x+8)=x^2+3x-40$

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2 + 8x - 5x - 40

x^2 + 3x - 40