Question

Distributive Property (a+8)(a-3)=

Answer 1

Distribute.

(a + 8)(a -3)

FOIL:

First, Outside, Inside, and Last

a * a = a^2

a * 3 = 3a

8 * a = 8a

8 * -3 = - 24

a^2 + 11a - 24

Distributed Expression: a^2 + 11a - 24