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Y=(x-2)(x-1)^2 in standard form

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Answer:

Y = x^3 -4x^2 +5x -2

Explanation:

The product can be formed in stages. I prefer to figure the squared term first.

y = (x -2)(x^2 -2x +1)

y = x(x^2 -2x +1) -2(x^2 -2x +1)

y = x^3 -4x^2 +5x -2

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