Question

multiply.
$(u - 1)(u + 6)$
simplify your answer.

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property (FOIL)

$(u-1)(u+6) = u(u+6) -1(u+6)$

Step2: Expand each term

$= u^2 + 6u - u - 6$

Step3: Combine like terms

$= u^2 + (6u - u) - 6$

Answer:

$u^2 + 5u - 6$