Question

find the product. simplify your answer. -3m²(-2m² + 2)

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the outer term

$-3m^2(-2m^2) + (-3m^2)(2)$

Step2: Calculate each product

$$\begin{align*} (-3 \times -2)m^{2+2} + (-3 \times 2)m^2 \\ = 6m^4 - 6m^2 \end{align*}$$

Answer:

$6m^4 - 6m^2$