Question

Multiply and simplify (4x-2)(3x^2-2x+1) Write answer in standard form

Answer 1

12
`x^(3)` - 14x² + 8x - 2

Explanation:

1. Distribute the parentheses:

4x(3x²) + 4x(-2x) + 4x(1) + (-2)(3x²) + (-2)(-2x) + (-2)(1)

2. Multiply:

12
`x^(3)` + (-8x²) + 4x + -6x² + 4x + (-2)

3. Combine like terms:

12
`x^(3)` - 14x² + 8x -2

hope this helps!

Answer 2

12x^3 - 14x^2 + 8x - 2