Question

What is the product (-3s+2t)(4s-t)

Answer 1

Multiply the parentheses

-12s squared + 3st + 8st - 2t

Collect the like terms

Answer is -12s squared + 11st - 2t squared

Answer 2

Product is -12 s² + 11 st - 2t².

Explanation:

Given : (-3s+2t)(4s-t).

To find : What is the product.

Solution : We have given (-3s+2t)(4s-t).

Distribute - 3s over ( 4s -t) and 2t over ( 4s -t ).

-3s( 4s -t) + 2t ( 4s -t) .

-12 s² + 3st +8st - 2t².

Combine like terms

-12 s² + 11 st - 2t².

Therefore, Product is -12 s² + 11 st - 2t².