Question

question 11, 5.3.23
points: 0 of 1
multiply.
$(a + 8)(a - 2)$
$(a + 8)(a - 2)=\square$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply FOIL method (First terms)

Multiply first terms: $a \times a = a^2$

Step2: Apply FOIL method (Outer terms)

Multiply outer terms: $a \times (-2) = -2a$

Step3: Apply FOIL method (Inner terms)

Multiply inner terms: $8 \times a = 8a$

Step4: Apply FOIL method (Last terms)

Multiply last terms: $8 \times (-2) = -16$

Step5: Combine like terms

Combine linear terms: $-2a + 8a = 6a$
Combine all terms: $a^2 + 6a - 16$

Answer:

$a^2 + 6a - 16$