SOLUTION: 3x(x-6) + (x-4) (-8) When I first did the problem, I got the answer of -23^2 +32. But, my teacher marked it wrong and now I have to correct my work and have no idea what to do.

Algebra ->  Distributive-associative-commutative-properties -> SOLUTION: 3x(x-6) + (x-4) (-8) When I first did the problem, I got the answer of -23^2 +32. But, my teacher marked it wrong and now I have to correct my work and have no idea what to do.      Log On


   

Question 909560: 3x(x-6) + (x-4) (-8)
When I first did the problem, I got the answer of -23^2 +32.
But, my teacher marked it wrong and now I have to correct my work and have no idea what to do.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, richwmiller:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x(x-6) + (x-4) (-8)
3x^2-18x-8x+32
3x^2-26x+32