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(4x^2-2x-4)(2x+4) what is
the product of the polynomials below?

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Answer:

8x³ + 12x² - 16x - 16

General Formulas and Concepts:

  • Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
  • Distributive Property

Explanation:

Step 1: Define expression

(4x² - 2x - 4)(2x + 4)

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Expand: 8x³ - 4x² - 8x + 16x² - 8x - 16
  2. Combine like terms (x²): 8x³ + 12x² - 8x - 8x - 16
  3. Combine like terms (x): 8x³ + 12x² - 16x - 16
User Alex Kudryashev
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