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Simplify the given polynomial using symbolic notation.

a. 4x−1

b. 3x+2

c. 2x−5

d. 5x+3

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Final answer:

The task involves solving quadratic equations using the quadratic formula, which necessitates substituting the given values for a, b, and c into the formula and solving for x.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question seems to involve simplifying given polynomials, however the additional provided information suggests solving quadratic equations using the quadratic formula, which is in the form of ax² + bx + c = 0. The quadratic formula is -b ± √(b² - 4ac) / (2a). Several examples are given with different values of a, b, and c, which can be substituted into the quadratic formula. This process involves calculating the determinant (b² - 4ac), and then using it to find the two possible solutions for x.

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