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What is the coefficient of abc when the product (a + 2b)(b + 2c)(c + 2a) is expanded and

like terms are combined? Please help

User NCessity
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Answer:

The coefficient is 9

Explanation:

(a)(b)(c)+(a)(2c)(2a)+(2b)(b)(c)+(2b)(2c)(2a)

abc+4ca^2+2cb^2+8abc

9abc+4ca^2+2cb^2

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