Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Multiplying Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 359: 53

Answer

$12x^4-3x^3+15x^2$

Work Step by Step

Using $a(b+c)=ab+ac$ or the Distributive Property, the given expression, $ -3x^2(-4x^2+x-5) ,$ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} -3x^2(-4x^2)-3x^2(x)-3x^2(-5) \\\\= 12x^4-3x^3+15x^2 .\end{array}
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.