How do you multiply #(x - 6) ( x ^ { 2} - 4)#?

1 Answer
Nov 20, 2016

#x^3 - 6x^2 - 4x + 24#

Explanation:

Cross multiple each term in the parenthesis on the right by each term in parenthesis on the left:

#(x*x^2) - (4*x) - (6*x^2) + (-6 * -4)#

#x^3 - 4x - 6x^2 + 24#

#x^3 - 6x^2 - 4x + 24#