Distribute x2: We need to distribute x2 across the expression (6x2−3x) using the distributive property of multiplication over subtraction, which states that a(b−c)=ab−ac.
Multiply 6x2: First, multiply x2 by 6x2. To do this, we add the exponents of x because the bases are the same.x2×6x2=6x2+2=6x4
Multiply −3x: Next, multiply x2 by −3x. Again, we add the exponents of x because the bases are the same.x2×−3x=−3x2+1=−3x3
Combine results: Combine the two results to get the final expression. 6x4−3x3
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