Question

What is equivalent to 3(x-2)^2-2(x-1)

Answer 1

3x² - 14x + 14

Explanation:

Given

3(x - 2)² - 2(x - 1) ← expand (x - 2)² using FOIL

= 3(x² - 4x + 4) - 2(x - 1) ← distribute both parenthesis

= 3x² - 12x + 12 - 2x + 2 ← collect like terms

= 3x² - 14x + 14