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If x= -2 what is the value of [x+x^2+x^3] - [x+2x+3x]?

User RHarrington
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Answer:

[-2+(-2)^2+(-2)^3]-[-2+2(-2)+3(-2)

+Step-by-step explanation:

[-2+4-8]-[-2-4-6]

[-10+4]-[-12]

-6+12=6

User Mayosten
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The answer is -14.
You can also use a calculator to solve this, substitution is also good.
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