SOLUTION: how do you simplify: (5x^3-3x^2-6) (2x^3-6x^2) i really need your help because im not sure if i can combine the different bases or powers. im really confused because i t

Question 150392: how do you simplify:
(5x^3-3x^2-6) (2x^3-6x^2)

i really need your help because im not sure if i can combine the different bases or powers. im really confused because i thought you could but a friend said that i couldnt so i dont know.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression.

Rearrange the terms.

Expand. Remember,

Distribute.

Multiply.

Now combine like terms.

So expands to .

In other words, .

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