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Polynomials

Multiply 5x(x2 - 4x + 2)

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Answer:


5x^3-20x^2+10x

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Answer:

Assuming "x2" is x squared:

5x(x2-4x+2)

(5x(x2)+5x(-4x)+5x(2))

5x^3-20x+10x

For these polynomial multiplication problems, just distribute the number outside the parentheses.

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