Question

1. (3n + 1)(n - 8)

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property (FOIL)

$(3n)(n) + (3n)(-8) + (1)(n) + (1)(-8)$

Step2: Calculate each term

$3n^2 - 24n + n - 8$

Step3: Combine like terms

$3n^2 + (-24n + n) - 8 = 3n^2 - 23n - 8$

Answer:

$3n^2 - 23n - 8$