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What polynomial is equivalent to (x-4)(3x^2-x+3)?

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Answer:

3x³ - 13x² + 7x - 12

Explanation:

Each term in the second factor is multiplied by each term in the first factor, that is

x(3x² - x + 3) - 4(3x² - x + 3) ← distribute both parenthesis

= 3x³ - x² + 3x - 12x² + 4x - 12 ← collect like terms

= 3x³ - 13x² + 7x - 12

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