SOLUTION: How would you express this polynomial? 3xy^2(r + 3s) -6y^2(r + 3s) Also what if it was setup like this, with -6xy^2, instead of -6y^2? 3xy^2(r + 3s) -6xy^2(r + 3s) Thank Yo

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Question 6174: How would you express this polynomial?
3xy^2(r + 3s) -6y^2(r + 3s)
Also what if it was setup like this, with -6xy^2, instead of -6y^2?
3xy^2(r + 3s) -6xy^2(r + 3s)
Thank You
TSJ

Answer by guapa(62)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Use the distributive property and you get:
since there are no like terms to combine this is your final answer.
When using we come up with the follwing answer:
use distributive property
Combine like terms and you get
which is your final answer
Hope it helps

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