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Expand and simplify x(x − 3)(x + 5)

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Answer: x³+2x²-15x

Explanation:

1. Expand

(x²-3x)(x+5)

2. Use the FOIL method: (a+b)(c+d)=ac+ad+bc+bd

x³+5x²−3x²−15x

3. Collect like terms

x³+(5x²−3x​²)−15x

4. Simplify

x³+2x²-15x

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