Question

find the product. simplify your answer.
-2w(3w² + 2w)

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute $-2w$ to each term

$-2w \cdot 3w^2 + (-2w) \cdot 2w$

Step2: Calculate each product

$\frac{-2 \cdot 3}{1}w^{1+2} + \frac{-2 \cdot 2}{1}w^{1+1}$

Step3: Simplify coefficients and exponents

$-6w^3 -4w^2$

Answer:

$-6w^3 -4w^2$