Question

Multiply the polynomial expression (x+2)(x−4)

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

To multiply the polynomial expression (x+2)(x-4), we can use the distributive property:

(x+2)(x-4) = x(x-4) + 2(x-4)

Using the distributive property again, we get:

x(x-4) + 2(x-4) = x*x - 4*x + 2*x - 8

Simplifying further:

x*x - 4*x + 2*x - 8 = x^2 - 2*x - 8

Therefore, the product of the polynomial expression (x+2)(x-4) is x^2 - 2*x - 8.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

To multiply the given polynomial expression (x+2)(x-4), we use the distributive property.

First, distribute the x term in (x+2) to both terms in (x-4):

x * x = x^2
x * -4 = -4x

Next, distribute the 2 term in (x+2) to both terms in (x-4):

2 * x = 2x
2 * -4 = -8

Now, collect the like terms:

x^2 + (-4x) + (2x) + (-8)

Combine the like terms:

x^2 - 2x - 8

Therefore, the product of the polynomial expression (x+2)(x-4) is x^2 - 2x - 8.