Question

multiply.
(x + 4)(x - 3)
simplify your answer.

Explanation:

Step1: Apply FOIL method

$(x+4)(x-3) = x\cdot x + x\cdot(-3) + 4\cdot x + 4\cdot(-3)$

Step2: Calculate each term

$= x^2 - 3x + 4x - 12$

Step3: Combine like terms

$= x^2 + (-3x + 4x) - 12 = x^2 + x - 12$

Answer:

$x^2 + x - 12$