Answer:
-x² + 6x - 17
Step-by-step explanation:
First, expand (x-3)² using FOIL
(x - 3)(x - 3)
= x² - 6x + 9
Distribute the negative sign to the expression:
-(x² - 6x + 9)
-x² + 6x - 9
Now, subtract 8 from this
-x² + 6x - 9
= -x² + 6x - 17
So, the equation in standard form is -x² + 6x - 17
