Asked by John

Write and simplify the expression.

My answer:
2x +(x+3)(x-2) = x^2-x-6

Textbook Answer: x^2-x-2

Please help.
Thanks.

Answers

Answered by Mike
Given: 2x +(x+3)(x-2)
Foil the (x+3)(x-2)
2x + (x^2 - 2x + 3x - 6)
2x + (x^2 + x -6)
x^2 + 3x - 6

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