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What is the simplified form of (x-2)(2x+3)

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Answer:

2x² - x - 6

Explanation:

(x - 2)(2x + 3)

each term in the second factor is multiplied by each term in the first factor, that is

x(2x + 3) - 2(2x + 3) ← distribute parenthesis

= 2x² + 3x - 4x - 6 ← collect like terms

= 2x² - x - 6

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