What must be true about this multiplication problem?

(9x3+7 over 6)(x−2 over 5)

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Responses

The result is unknown.
The result is unknown.

The result is not a closed system.
The result is not a closed system.

The result is a polynomial.
The result is a polynomial.

The result is not a polynomial.

1 answer

To analyze the multiplication problem \((\frac{9x^3 + 7}{6})(\frac{x - 2}{5})\), we need to consider the nature of the expressions involved.

  1. Identifying the expressions:

    • The first part, \(9x^3 + 7\), is a polynomial.
    • The second part, \(x - 2\), is also a polynomial.
    • Both fractions have constants in the denominator (6 and 5), but they don't affect the polynomial nature of the numerator.
  2. Multiplying the expressions: When you multiply two polynomials, the result is still a polynomial. Therefore, after performing the multiplication, the resulting expression will still be a polynomial (even after dividing by constants).

  3. Closed systems: A "closed system" in this context typically refers to whether operations (like addition or multiplication) yield results that stay within a defined set of values (like integers or real numbers). The result of the multiplication here will remain within the realm of polynomials.

Given this understanding, the correct response is:

The result is a polynomial.