Question

3x(-8x^3+4x^2) what is the product?

Answer 1

Okay so we have 3x/ -8x^3/ 4x^2 combine them. what do you get?

Answer 2

dont combine 3x with them. just -8** and 4x**

Answer 3

Here you distribute the 3x, and then simplify. Try not to get intimidated by all of the variables, they just represent numbers.
3x*-8x^3+3x*4x^2 - Remember to keep the terms separate. Think of the plus and minus signs as barriers. 3 and -8 can multiply, but not -8 and 4.
-24x^4+12x^3 - There is your final answer.