Question

Find the product. state your answer in standard form.

(a+5)(a-3)

Answer 1

a^2 +2a -15

Explanation:

(a+5)(a-3)

FOIL

First: a*a = a^2

outer: -3a

inner: 5a

last: 5(-3) = -15

Add them together

a^2 -3a+5a -15

a^2 +2a -15