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Which expressions is equivalent to the following expression? 1/2x(4x-6)+3(x^2-1)

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1/2x (4x-6)+3(x^2-1)

Solve:

Apply distributive property:

1/2x (4x) + 1/2x (-6) + 3 (x^2) + 3 (-1)

2x^2 - 3x + 3x^2 - 3

Combine like terms

2x^2+3x^2 -3x -3

5x^2 -3x -3

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