How do you multiply #-2x(x^2 - 3)#? Algebra Polynomials and Factoring Multiplication of Monomials by Polynomials 1 Answer Don't Memorise Feb 12, 2016 #= color(blue)( -2x^3 +6x# Explanation: #color(green)(-2x) (x^2-3)# #color(green)(-2x)# is multiplied with both terms within the bracket. #= color(green)((-2x)) xx (x^2) + color(green)( (-2x)) xx (-3)# #= -2x^3 +6x# Answer link Related questions What is Multiplication of Monomials by Polynomials? How do you multiply monomials by polynomials? How do you multiply monomials by monomials? How do you multiply #(3xy^5)(-6x^4y^2)#? How do you multiply and simplify #6ab(-10a^2 b^3+c^5)#? How do you simplify #-3a^2b(9a^2-4b^2)#? How do you multiply #y(xy^4)#? How do you multiply #(2x-1)(x^3-2x^2+3x-4)#? How do you multiply #(5n^2)(2n^5 - 2n^3 3n^7)#? How do you simplify #2t^2+(3+5)(4t)#? See all questions in Multiplication of Monomials by Polynomials Impact of this question 1255 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License