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Which polynomial represents the difference below?2x^2 +7x+6(3x^2 - x)O A. -x2 + 8x+ 6O B. 2x2 + 4x + 6O c. 2x2 + 5x 4°6O D. -x2 + 6x+ 6

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Solution

Step 1

Write the difference


(2x^2+7x+6)\text{ - \lparen3x}^2-x\text{\rparen}

Step 2


\begin{gathered} 2x^2+7x+6-3x^2+x \\ Add\text{ similar terms} \\ \\ -x^2+\text{ 8x + 6} \end{gathered}

Final answer


A.\text{ -x}^2+8x+6

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