(p^2-7)(p+8)

2 answers

Revlew FOIL method and attempt the work your self
Nice of you drwls.

Are you solving for p?
Or are you expanding?
Assuming you are expanding the equation:
p^3+8p^2-7p-56
Assuming you are solving for p, and the entire equation is equal to zero:
p=squareroot(7), p=-8