Expand (x - 1)(x 3)
Expand the expression (x - 1)(x 3) using FOIL or distribution.
Answer:
=
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1
Identify Expression
First binomial: (x - 1)
Second binomial: (x 3)
Use FOIL: First, Outer, Inner, Last
Step 2
Multiply Each Term
Multiply each term in (x - 1) by each term in (x 3)
Step 3
Products
(x) × (x3) = x²
(-1) × (x3) = -x²
Step 4
Combine Like Terms
x² + -x²
= 0
Step 5
Final Answer
(x - 1)(x 3) = 0