Question

Write the product in standard form: (x+4)(x-4)

Answer 1

x² - 16

Explanation:

Use the FOIL method here where

F = first

O = outer

I = inner

L = last

F = x * x = x²

O = -4 * x = -4x

I = 4 * x = 4x

L = -4 * 4 = -16

Combine the terms to get x² - 16.