Question

Simplify by combining like terms.

v^2_2vw-2w(4v+6)

Answer 1

v^2+3vw-2w(4v+6)

Answer 2

distribute the -2w
v^2-2vw-8vw-12w
since the (vw)s are like terms, they can be combined
v^2-10vw-12w

Answer 3

for the second, do the same, you should get:
v^2+3vw-8vw-12w
combine +3vw and -8vw
v^2-5vw-12w