The image presents a set of polynomial multiplication problems. I will solve problem 1. The problem is to expand and simplify the expression $y = -x^3(3x^4 - 2)$.

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2025/5/8

1. Problem Description

The image presents a set of polynomial multiplication problems. I will solve problem

1. The problem is to expand and simplify the expression $y = -x^3(3x^4 - 2)$.

2. Solution Steps

To solve this problem, we need to distribute x3-x^3 across the terms inside the parentheses:
y=x3(3x42)y = -x^3 (3x^4 - 2)
y=(x3)(3x4)+(x3)(2)y = (-x^3)(3x^4) + (-x^3)(-2)
When multiplying terms with exponents, we add the exponents: xaxb=xa+bx^a * x^b = x^{a+b}.
y=3x3+4+2x3y = -3x^{3+4} + 2x^3
y=3x7+2x3y = -3x^7 + 2x^3

3. Final Answer

The final answer is y=3x7+2x3y = -3x^7 + 2x^3.

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