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How would I solve this math problem?

x(3xsquared - 2x + 1)

explanation please? i have no clue what I'm doing and I need to learn how to do these

other 2 i need help with are

-wcubed(wsquared + 3w)

2y(3ysquared + ysquared - 4)

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The math is there didn't know if u still wanted ur explanation but u take everything in ( ) and multiply it all by what's on the outside which in this case it 1x

    Source(s): HS algebra student
  • 1 decade ago

    x(3x^2 - 2x + 1)

    = x*3x^2 - x*2x + x*1

    = x^4 - 2x^2 + x

    2y(3y^2 + y^2 - 4)

    Collect like terms

    2y(4y^2 - 4)

    = 8y^4 - 8y

    Source(s): retired math teacher
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