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The product of a + 3 and –2a2 + 15a + 6 is –2a3 + xa2 + 51a + 18. What is the value of x?

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Answer:

9

Explanation:

User Ilovetolearn
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Value of x is 9 As when we multiply a + 3 by -2a2 + 15a + 6 We get (a + 3) (-2a2 + 15a + 6) -2a3 + 15a2 + 6a - 6a2 + 45a + 18 -2a3 + 9a2 + 51a + 18 If we compare the coefficients of a2, we get x = 9
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