Question

1. talina needs to multiply $(-4x - 3)(-x^2 - 2x - 1)$ using the box method.

which is her best first step?
$circ$ draw a box and write the polynomials she is multiplying on the outside edges of the box.
$circ$ combine like terms.
$circ$ write the answer in standard form.
$circ$ distribute the binomial by the monomial.

Explanation:

The box method for multiplying polynomials starts by setting up a box and labeling its outer edges with the terms of the polynomials being multiplied. The other steps (combining terms, writing in standard form, distributing) come after this initial setup.

Answer:

A. Draw a box and write the polynomials she is multiplying on the outside edges of the box.