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Multiply: (x + 3) (x2 + x – 2)
Question 15 options:

A)

x2 – x – 6

B)

x3 + 3x2 – 2x – 6

C)

x3 + 4x2 + x – 6

D)

x2 + x – 6

User Moe Singh
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Hey

(x + 3)(x^2 + x - 2)

DISTRIBUTE

= x(x) + x(x) + x(-2) + 3(x^2) + 3(x) + 3(-2(

COMBINE the LIKE TERMS

= x^3 + x^2 - 2x + 3x^2 + 3x - 6

= x^3 + 4x^2 + x - 6

Therefore, your answer: x^3 + 4x^2 + x - 6

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

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