Question

The coefficient of xy in the product of (4x2 + 2y) and (3x + y2) is

Answer 1

(4x² + 2y)(3x + y²) =

12x³ + 4x²y² + 6xy + 2y³

The coefficient of xy is 6

Answer 2

(4x2 + 2y)(3x+y^2)

= 12x^3 + 4x^2y^2 + 6xy + 2y^3

coefficient of xy is ----> 6