Multiply out and simplify (x+7)(x-3)
Using FOIL (First, Outside, Inside, Last), we get:F: x2O: -3xI: 7xL: -21Adding these together gives x2 + (-3x) + 7x + (-21)Which is the same as x2 - 3x + 7x - 21Which simplifies to x2 + 4x - 21
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