Question 864114
(a+8)(a-2)


a * a = a^2

a * -2 = -2a

8 * a = 8a

8 * -2 = -16


We now have:

a^2 - 2a + 8a - 16

Combine like terms:

-2a + 8a = 6a


Answer:

a^2 + 6a - 16







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