the - is takeaway not minus...
I think the answer is = 12y^2 -8y
but ime not quite sure, please tell me where i went wrong
thankyou maths experts!
2007-10-18 18:50:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
You need to take in consideration of the NEGATIVE 4.
If you multiply a positive by a negative the answer is negative
And If you Multiply a negative by a negative the answer is a positive.
so the answer should look like
-12y^2 + 8y
2007-10-18 18:55:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Question is unclear
Attempt 1
4(3y² - 2y)
12y² - 8y
Attempt 2
(-4)(3y² - 2y)
- 12y² + 8y
Please select the one you require.
2007-10-19 15:07:20 · answer #2 · answered by Como 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1st u've got to know that (-ve) * (-ve) = +ve
so
-4*(3y^2 - 2y) = (-4) * (3y^2) + (-4) * (-2y)
= -(12y^2) + 8y (Ans)
2007-10-19 02:01:54 · answer #3 · answered by ginchan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋