Question

distribute and simplify (2x + 4)(-4x - 1). drag and drop the terms.
(2x + 4)(-4x - 1)
\begin{tabular}{|c|c|}hline2x&4\hline-4x&-8x²&-16x\hline-1&-2x&-4\hlineend{tabular}
correct! now write the simplified answer in the box below.

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like - terms

Combine the $x$ - terms $-16x$ and $-2x$.
$-8x^{2}+(-16x - 2x)-4$

Step2: Simplify the $x$ - terms

$-16x-2x=-18x$.
$-8x^{2}-18x - 4$

Answer:

$-8x^{2}-18x - 4$