Answer: 23
When using multiplication with brackets, you multiply the number by all the numbers within the bracket before adding them together.
Therefore when it is 8(7 + 23) it basically means: 8(7) + 8(23)
First set everything to 0.

Giving you A= 1 , B= 1 and C= -5
Then input everything into the quadratic formula and either solve by hand or use a calculator.
Note exact values are found by hand, decimals are found using a calculator.
Answer:
3/4
Step-by-step explanation:
divided by 3 to get the answer.