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Multiplying Polynomials and Simplifying Expressions

Question 4 • 2025-2026_MDCPS_1200710_Mathematics for College Algebra_Sem 1-CR

Using the distributive property, Marta multiplied the binomial (2x + 3) by the trinomial (x2 + x – 2) and got the expression below.(2x)(x2) + (2x)(x) + (2x)(–2) + (3)(x2) + (3)(x) + (3)(–2)Which is the simplified product?

Answer
A
2x3 + 6x2 – x – 6
B
2x3 + x2 – x – 6
C
2x3 + 5x2 – x – 6
D
2x3 – x2 – 7x – 6
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