Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.2 - Multiplying Polynomials - Exercises - Page 369: 5

Answer

$z^2-2z-15$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=(z-5)(z+3)$ Distribute $(z+3)$ to each term of $(z-5)$. $=z(z+3)-5(z+3)$ Use distributive property. $=z(z)+z(3)-5(z)-5(3)$ Multiply. $=z^2+3z-5z-15$ Combine like terms. $=z^2-2z-15$ Hence, the product is $z^2-2z-15$.
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