Question

How do you multiply `-4( 3m + 2n )`?

Answer 1

See a solution process below:

Explanation:

Multiply each term within the parenthesis by the term outside the parenthesis:

`color(red)(-4)(3m + 2n) =>`

`(color(red)(-4) xx 3m) + (color(red)(-4) xx 2n) =>`

`-12m + (-8n) =>`

`-12m - 8n`