Question Simplify the expression p4−8p3 Evaluate p3(p−8)Apply the distributive property p3×p−p3×8Multiply the terms More Steps Evaluate p3×pUse the product rule an×am=an+m to simplify the expression p3+1Add the numbers p4 p4−p3×8Solution p4−8p3 Show Solution Find the roots p1=0,p2=8 Evaluate (p3)(p−8)To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 (p3)(p−8)=0Calculate p3(p−8)=0Separate the equation into 2 possible cases p3=0p−8=0The only way a power can be 0 is when the base equals 0 p=0p−8=0Solve the equation More Steps Evaluate p−8=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign p=0+8Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression p=8 p=0p=8Solution p1=0,p2=8 Show Solution