(y - 8)(y - 6) multiply the FIRST terms in each binomial ... y² multiply the OUTER terms ("y" and "-6) ... y² - 6y multiply the INNER terms ("-8" and "y") ... y² - 6y - 8y multiply the LAST terms in each binomial ... y² - 6y - 8y + 48 add like terms ... y² - 14y + 48