Question

2x³+x²-6(x²+7x³)
Simplify. Please show all of your work.

Answer 1

ok
distribute -6
\[\Large 2x^3+x^2-6x^2-42x^3\]
now combine the similar terms
\[\Large (2-42)x^3+(1-6)x^2\]
or
\[\Large -40x^3-5x^2\]

Answer 2

thank you