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P(x)=(x-2)(x-3)(x+7) find the constant term

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Short method: multiply constants

= ( - 2) * ( - 3) * (7) \\ = 6 * 7 \\ = 42

Long mothod: expand it

= ( {x}^(2) - 5x + 6)(x + 7) \\ = ... \\ = ... + 42

Answer: 42
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