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Question 972738: how do you answer this question: "Perform the indicated operation (x-4)(x+1)(x+3)" can you please explain to me what kind of answer the question wants and how to get the answer?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are supposed to multiply the binomial expressions. You expect a degree-three polynomial expression.

%28x-4%29%28x%2B1%29=WhateverTheFirstTwo

and then,
WhateverTheFirstTwo%2A%28x%2B3%29=Degree3FinalResult