Question

How do you write the equation `y= (x-4)(x-2)` in standard form?

Answer 1

`y=x^2-6x+8`

Explanation:

Just multiply each factor:
`(x-4)(x-2)=x*x-2*x-4*x+8=`
`=x^2-(2+4)x+8=`
`=x^2-6x+8`