# Math

(x-1) (x-8)
x sqrt +8

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1. Use the distribute property.
(x-1)(x-8) = x(x-8) - 1(x-8)
= x^2-8x - x + 8
= x^2-9x+8

At least check you answer using a numeric value for x to see whether it works.

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