To simplify the expression (x - 6) * (x - 4), we can use the distributive property.
First, distribute x to both terms in the second parenthesis.
(x - 6) * (x - 4) = x * (x - 4) - 6 * (x - 4)
Now, distribute x to both terms inside the first parenthesis and distribute -6 to both terms inside the second parenthesis.
= x^2 - 4x - 6x + 24
Combine like terms.
= x^2 - 10x + 24
So, the simplified expression for (x - 6) * (x - 4) is x^2 - 10x + 24.
