Identify terms to multiply: Identify the terms to be multiplied.We are given x2 and the binomial (6x2−4). We need to multiply x2 by each term in the binomial.
Multiply by first term: Multiply x2 by the first term in the binomial.Multiply x2 by 6x2 to get 6x(2+2)=6x4.
Multiply by second term: Multiply x2 by the second term in the binomial.Multiply x2 by −4 to get −4x(2+0)=−4x2.
Combine products: Combine the products from Step 2 and Step 3.The product of x2 and (6x2−4) is 6x4−4x2.
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