How do you multiply #(4m - 2) ( - 8m - 4)#? Algebra Properties of Real Numbers Expressions and the Distributive Property 1 Answer Harkamaljit S. · Shantelle Apr 26, 2018 #-32m^2+8# Explanation: #(4m-2)(-8m-4)# First distribute #4m# to #-8m# and then to #-4# after that you need to distribute #-8m# and #-4# with #-2#. Once you multiply everything then lastly combine every thing and you will find the answer of #-32m^2+8#. #(4m-2)(-8m-4)# #-32m^2-16m+16m+8# #=-32m^2+8# Answer link Related questions What is the Distributive Property? How do you use the distributive property with variables? Why is the distributive property important? When do you use order of operations and when do you use the distributive property? How do you simplify #7(x+2)#? How do you simplify #7(2x-8)#? How do you simplify #(x + 4) - 2(x + 5)#? How do you use the distributive property to simplify #0.25 (6q + 32)#? How do you distribute #13x(3y + z)#? How do you distribute and simplify #1/2(x - y) - 4#? See all questions in Expressions and the Distributive Property Impact of this question 1681 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License