Question

Use the FOIL method to find the product. (x - 8)(x + 3)

Answer 1

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FOIL stands for: First Outside Inside Last

FOIL is the order in which you would multiply (distributive property) the different terms: 
$(x - 8)(x + 3)$

Multiply the First terms$(x)(x)$:
$=x^2$

Multiply the Outside terms $(x)(3)$:
$=x^2+3x$

Multiply the Inside terms$(-8)(x)$:
$=x^2+3x-8x$

Multiply the Last terms$(-8)(3)$:
$=x^2+3x-8x-24$

Simplify the expression:
$=x^2-5x-24$

The Answer Is:
$\boxed{=x^2-5x-24}$

I hope this helped!
-Benjamin