Apply Distributive Property: Apply the distributive property to multiply x2 by each term inside the parentheses.The distributive property states that a(b+c)=ab+ac. Here, we will multiply x2 by −7x2 and then x2 by 5x.
Multiply −7x4: Multiply x2 by −7x2.When multiplying powers with the same base, we add the exponents. So, x2×x2=x2+2=x4. Therefore, x2×−7x2=−7x4.
Multiply 5x3: Multiply x2 by 5x. Again, when multiplying powers with the same base, we add the exponents. So, x2×x1=x2+1=x3. Therefore, x2×5x=5x3.
Combine Results: Combine the results from Step 2 and Step 3.The expression becomes −7x4+5x3.