Multiply (x + 3)(x - 8)

To multiply (x + 3)(x - 8), you can use the distributive property.

(x + 3)(x - 8) = x(x) + x(-8) + 3(x) + 3(-8)

= x^2 - 8x + 3x - 24

= x^2 - 5x - 24

So, (x + 3)(x - 8) is equal to x^2 - 5x - 24.