Find each product. Leave answer in descending order of power. a) 3x(x-4) b) -2x^2(x+3)

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Hey!
so for A, you just distribute the 3x
the answer would be 3x^2 - 12x

For B what you want to do is the same thing but dont forget to distribute the negative as well!
Your answer would be -2x^3 - 3x^2

Hope this helps!

also since you are multiplying, here is a tip. When you multiply and you have 2 x's that are going to be multiplied like x times x, you want to add the exponent!

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