Question

Which line show the correct distribution for the problem below?

(7x-8) (3x-1)

a. 7x*3x+7x*(-1)+(-8)*3x+(-8)*(-1)
b. 7x*3x+(-8)*(-1)
c. 7x*(-8)+3x*(-1)
d. 7x*3x+7x*(-1)+8*3x+8*(-1)

Answer 1

a. 7x*3x+7x*(-1)+(-8)*3x+(-8)*(-1)