Question

Find the first terms of the product in ascending powers.

(1-2x^2-x^4)(4+x^2-2x^4)

Answer 1

4+x^2-2x^4-8x^2-2x^4+4x^6-4x^4-x^6+2x^8

Group like terms and simplify

2x^8+3x^6-8x^4-7x^2+4

Answer 2

you mean group like terms in 2x^8+3x^6-8x^4-7x^2+

Answer 3

Group terms with the same exponent, then simplify. I didn't show it but I did it.

Answer 4

is that the answer

Answer 5

the answer is the terms in front. 2,3,-8,-7, and 4... or just 2 if they want the FIRST term only

Answer 6

no in three terms

Answer 7

You want the first three terms? 2,3,-8...

Answer 8

thanks