SOLUTION: -4(3x+2)^2 how do I combine and simplify?

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Question 1185179: -4(3x+2)^2 how do I combine and simplify?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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WRITE THE SQUARE OF A BINOMIAL AS THE BINOMIAL TIMES ITSELF
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USE "FOIL"
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SIMPLIFY THE TERMS
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COMBINE THE LIKE TERMS
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DISTRIBUTE THE -4
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Edwin