Question

Judy simplified the expression (3x + 1)(x – 3) – (2 – 2x2 – 3x). What is the constant term in the simplified expression?

Answer 1

Explanation:

(3x+1)(x-3)-(2-2x^2-3x)

3x^2+x-9x-3-2+2x^2+3x

3x^2+2x^2+x-9x+3x-3-2

5x^2-5x-5

the constant term in the simplified expression is -5.