To rewrite the polynomial \((x + 8)(x - 2)\) using the Distributive Property, you'll distribute each term in the first parenthesis by each term in the second parenthesis.
Here's how you do it step by step:
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Distribute \(x\) to both terms in the second parenthesis: \[ x \cdot (x - 2) = x^2 - 2x \]
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Distribute \(8\) to both terms in the second parenthesis: \[ 8 \cdot (x - 2) = 8x - 16 \]
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Now combine the results from both distributions: \[ x^2 - 2x + 8x - 16 \]
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Combine like terms (\(-2x + 8x\)): \[ x^2 + 6x - 16 \]
So, the polynomial \((x + 8)(x - 2)\) can be rewritten as: \[ x^2 + 6x - 16 \]