multiply.\n(x + 8)(x - 8)\nsimplify your answer.

Explanation:

Step1: Use the formula ((a + b)(a - b)=a^{2}-b^{2})

Here (a = x) and (b = 8).

Step2: Substitute (a) and (b) into the formula

((x + 8)(x - 8)=x^{2}-8^{2})

Step3: Calculate (8^{2})

(8^{2}=64)

Answer:

(x^{2}-64)