-x(7x - 8)

1. 6x2 - 9x
2. -7x - 8x
3. -7x2 + 8x
4. 7x + 8x

3 answers

3. -7x2 + 8x
explain
When we distribute the negative sign to the expressions inside the parentheses, it becomes:

-1 * 7x = -7x
-1 * (-8) = 8

So, we get:

-7x + 8x

Which simplifies to:

-7x2 + 8x

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3, -7x2 + 8x.