SOLUTION: Simplify the expression. Make sure to show/explain your work. Write your answer in standard form. (2x^2 - 3)(8x^2 + x)

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Question 952746: Simplify the expression. Make sure to show/explain your work. Write your answer in standard form.

(2x^2 - 3)(8x^2 + x)
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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%282x%5E2+-3%29%288x%5E2+%2B+x%29..........multiply each term from second parentheses by each term form first parentheses (be careful with minus sign)
2x%5E2%2A8x%5E2%2B2x%5E2%2Ax+-3%2A8x%5E2+-3%2Ax
16x%5E4+%2B2x%5E3-24x%5E2+-3x