Question

what is the product?

(2x(x-4))

• (2x^2-4)
• (2x^2-8)
• (2x^2-4x)
• (2x^2-8x)

Explanation:

Identify the expression

$$ 2x(x - 4) $$

Apply the distributive property

$$ 2x \cdot x + 2x \cdot (-4) $$

Simplify the terms

$$ 2x^2 - 8x $$

Answer:

• (A) \(2x^2 - 4\)
• (B) \(2x^2 - 8\)
• (C) \(2x^2 - 4x\)
• (D) \(2x^2 - 8x\) (Correct answer)