How do you simplify -4x(-x+6)-4(6x+8)4x(x+6)4(6x+8)?

1 Answer
Nov 7, 2016

4x^2 - 26x - 324x226x32

Explanation:

Step 1) Expand the terms in parenthesis by multiplying:

-4x(-x) - 4x(6) - 4(6x) - 4(8) => 4x(x)4x(6)4(6x)4(8)

4x^2 - 24x - 2x - 324x224x2x32

Step 2) Combine like terms:

4x^2 - (24 + 2)x - 32 =>4x2(24+2)x32

4x^2 - 26x - 324x226x32