Question

How do you multiply `(x-6)(x+2)`?

Answer 1

x^2-4x-12

Explanation:

You can foil the equation to get

`x times x + (-6 times x) + (2 times x) + (-6 times 2)`

`= x^2 - 6x + 2x - 12`

which simplifies to `x^2-4x-12`

Answer 2

`x^2 -4x -12`

Explanation:

Distribute the first X to the (X+2).
`So X(X+2)= x^2 + 2x.`
Now we repeat with the -6.
`So -6(X+2)= -6x - 12.`
combine your answers: `x^2 + 2x + -6x - 12.`
Simplify combine like terms and you get `x^2 -4x -12`