Let’s solve each problem step by step. These are all distributive property problems — we multiply the number or term outside the parentheses by every term inside.
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Problem 1: 3(x² + 2x + 6)
Multiply 3 by each term inside:
- 3 × x² =
3x²
- 3 × 2x =
6x
- 3 × 6 =
18
So, result is:
→
3x² + 6x + 18
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Problem 3: 2(x² - x + 11)
Multiply 2 by each term:
- 2 × x² =
2x²
- 2 × (-x) =
-2x
- 2 × 11 =
22
Result:
→
2x² - 2x + 22
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Problem 5: -3x(x² - 7x + 1)
Multiply -3x by each term:
- -3x × x² =
-3x³
- -3x × (-7x) =
+21x² (because negative times negative is positive)
- -3x × 1 =
-3x
Result:
→
-3x³ + 21x² - 3x
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Problem 7: 5x(-2x² + 8x + 12)
Multiply 5x by each term:
- 5x × (-2x²) =
-10x³
- 5x × 8x =
40x²
- 5x × 12 =
60x
Result:
→
-10x³ + 40x² + 60x
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Final Answer:
1. 3x² + 6x + 18
3. 2x² - 2x + 22
5. -3x³ + 21x² - 3x
7. -10x³ + 40x² + 60x
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiplying polynomials by monomials worksheet.