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Which expression is equivalent to (3x + 2)(2x – 8)?

(1) 6x 2– 16
(2) 6x 2– 26x – 16
(3) 6x 2– 20x – 16
(4) 6x – 16

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Answer:

no.3

Explanation:

(3x+2)(2x-8)

6x^2 - 24x + 4x - 16

6x^2 - 20x - 16

User Evidica
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Answer:

(3) 6x^2 - 20x - 16.

Explanation:

(3x + 2)(2x – 8)

= 3x*2x + 3x * -8 + 2*2x + 2*-8

= 6x^2 - 24x + 4x - 16

= 6x^2 - 20x - 16.

User Alex Kalmikov
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