whats the factors of (x+8)(x+5)

Question

need an answer im confused on how to do this

Answer 1

Factors are two quantities or numbers you multiply together to get a product. Lakia provided the product.  The factors here are

 

x + 8

 

and

 

x + 5

Answer 2

You use the foil concept.  Multiply the first x*x then outer numbers x*5 next inner 8*x and last 8*5

 

^x2+5x+8x+40

 

x2+13x+40