Question

use the box method to distribute and simplify $(-3x^2 + 2x - 6)(-2x - 4)$. drag and drop the terms to the correct locations of the table.
$(-3x^2 + 2x - 6)(-2x - 4)$
correct! now write the simplified answer in the box below.
answer attempt 1 out of 2
answer:

Explanation:

Step1: List all box terms

$6x^3, -4x^2, 12x, 12x^2, -8x, 24$

Step2: Combine like terms

$6x^3 + (-4x^2 + 12x^2) + (12x - 8x) + 24$

Step3: Simplify each term group

$6x^3 + 8x^2 + 4x + 24$

Answer:

$6x^3 + 8x^2 + 4x + 24$