Problem 84 of 7
Use an area or box model for polynomial multiplication: (3x-2)(x^2+x-4).
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organize product terms systematically.
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Each box cell represents one term from each factor multiplied together.
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1. Lay one factor across columns and the other down rows.
2. Fill each cell with the product of row and column terms.
3. Combine like terms from all cells.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Missing cells in the box.