SOLUTION: The numerical coefficient of the middle term of the product of {{{(x-8)(x-5)}}} equals what?

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Question 40497: The numerical coefficient of the middle term of the product of %28x-8%29%28x-5%29 equals what?
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28x-8%29%28x-5%29
x%5E2-8x-5x%2B40
x%5E2-13x%2B40
-13 is the linear term's coefficient