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Expand and simplify x(x-3)(x+5)

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Answer:

x³ + 2x² - 15x

General Formulas and Concepts:

Algebra I

  • Expand by FOIL (First Outside Inside Last)
  • Combining Like Terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

x(x - 3)(x + 5)

Step 2: Expand

  1. Distribute x: (x² - 3x)(x + 5)
  2. FOIL: x³ + 5x² - 3x² - 15x
  3. Combine like terms: x³ + 2x² - 15x
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