Question

Find the product (x-1)(x-8)

Answer 1

(x-1)(x-8)

There is a multiplying method called FOIL (First, Outside, Inside, Last). This refers to the order in which you multiply the parts in the parenthesis before adding the parts together. 

First: (x)(x)= x^2
Outside: (x)(-8)= -8x
Inside: (-1)(x)= -1x
Last: (-1)(-8)= 8

Then add it up...

x^2 + (-8x) + (-1x) + 8

x^2 - 9x + 8

Answer 2

This is the answer look at the steps