I'm having trouble with these 2 problems.

(-7+p)(8+p) & (p-7)(p+8)

2 answers

what is the question....?
-7 * 8 = -56, -7p + 8p = p, and p * p = p^2

-56 + p + p^2 or p^2 + p - 56

The second problem is the same as the first, even though it is stated differently.