Multiplying Polynomials and Simplifying Expressions Answers

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Using the distributive property to find the product (y−4x)(y2+4y+16) results in a polynomial of the form y3+4y2+ay−4xy2−axy−64x. What is the value of a in the polynomial?

A
4
B
8
C
16
D
32
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Chin made an error in his chart showing the multiplication of the binomial by the trinomial.

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A
The expression 3x3 should be 3x2.
B
The expression 6x should be 6xy.
C
The expression x2y should be x2y2.
D
The expression 4y should be 4y2.
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The product of a binomial and a trinomial is x 3 + 3 x 2 − x + 2 x 2 + 6 x − 2. Which expression is equivalent to this product after it has been fully simplified?

A
x3 + 5x2 + 5x – 2
B
x3 + 2x2 + 8x – 2
C
x3 + 11x2 – 2
D
x3 + 10x2 – 2
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Use the chart to multiply the binomial by the trinomial.

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A
y3 + 27
B
y3 – 27
C
y3 – 6y2 + 27
D
y3 + 6y2 + 27
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The variables A, B, and C represent polynomials where A = x2, B = 3x + 2, and C = x – 3. What is AB – C2 in simplest form?

A
3x3 + 2x2 – x + 3
B
3x3 + 2x2 – x – 3
C
3x3 + x2 – 6x + 9
D
3x3 + x2 + 6x – 9
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Iliana multiplied 3p – 7 and 2p2 – 3p – 4. Her work is shown in the table.

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A
6p3 + 23p2 + 9p + 28
B
6p3 – 23p2 – 9p + 28
C
6p3 – 23p2 + 9p + 28
D
6p3 + 23p2 – 9p + 28
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Fiona wrote out the description of each step for her multiplication of the binomial and trinomial (2x – 3)(5x2 – 2x + 7).In which step did Fiona make an error?

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Step 1
B
Step 2
C
Step 3
D
Step 4
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Sharina simplified the expression 3(2x – 6 – x + 1)2 – 2 + 4x. In Step 1 she simplified within the parentheses. In Step 2 she expanded the exponent.

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A
Simplify the expression by adding and subtracting from left to right.
B
Combine like terms within the parentheses.
C
Combine all x-terms.
D
Distribute the 3 to each term in the parentheses by multiplying.
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What is the product?(4y − 3)(2y2 + 3y − 5)

A
8y3 + 3y + 15
B
8y3 − 23y + 15
C
8y3 − 6y2 − 17y + 15
D
8y3 + 6y2 − 29y + 15
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Simplify the expression 3x(x – 12x) + 3x2 – 2(x – 2)2. Which statements are true about the process and simplified product? Select three options.

A
The term –2(x – 2)2 is simplified by first squaring the expression x – 2.
B
The simplified product is a binomial.
C
After multiplying, the like terms are combined by adding and subtracting.
D
The parentheses are eliminated through multiplication.
E
The final simplified product is –28x2 +8x – 8.

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