To multiply the polynomial \((b + 8)(3b - 6)\), we can use the distributive property (also known as the FOIL method for binomials):
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First: Multiply the first terms: \[ b \cdot 3b = 3b^2 \]
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Outer: Multiply the outer terms: \[ b \cdot (-6) = -6b \]
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Inner: Multiply the inner terms: \[ 8 \cdot 3b = 24b \]
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Last: Multiply the last terms: \[ 8 \cdot (-6) = -48 \]
Next, we combine all the results: \[ 3b^2 - 6b + 24b - 48 \]
Now, combine the like terms \(-6b\) and \(24b\): \[ 3b^2 + 18b - 48 \]
So, the simplified polynomial is: \[ \boxed{3b^2 + 18b - 48} \]