Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Multiplying Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 359: 52

Answer

$-4x^4+8x^2-8x$

Work Step by Step

Using $a(b+c)=ab+ac$ or the Distributive Property, the given expression, $ (x^3-2x+2)(-4x) ,$ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} x^3(-4x)-2x(-4x)+2(-4x) \\\\= -4x^4+8x^2-8x .\end{array}
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