This expression is factored completely. However, if we foil, we can make it to it's original expression.
When you foil, you get:

Simplify.

Answer:
no values of x make the equation true
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that her work is correct, then the final step gives
4 = 5 ← meaningless
This indicates that the equation has no solution
10+8/2-4
PEMDAS
parenthasese
exxonents
multiplication or division
addiotn or subtration next
10+8/2-4
8/2 first
4
10+4-4
add
10+4=14
minus
14-4=10
answer is 10
You can pick a symbol, maybe m or z to be the symbol.