Question

Simplify:
2x (-2x-3)
Help

Answer 1

2x(-2x-3)
= -4x to the power of 2 - 6x
Use formula
= (-2x)(2x+3)

Answer 2

-4x^2 - 6x

Explanation:

You want to expand it by distributing terms.

2x x -2x + 2x x -3

Next, take out the constants.

(2 x -2)xx + 2x x -3

Next, simplify 2 x -2 to -4.

-4xx + 2x x -3

Then, use the product rule : x^a x^b = x^a + ^b.

-4x^2 + 2x x -3

Last, simplify 2x x -3 to -6x.

-4x^2 - 6x