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Q2 What is the value of the coefficient of the x^2 term when the expression (3x^2−4+2.5x) is multiplied by (−3x−0.25)?

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Only terms that produce x^2 are (3x^2)(-0.25) and (2.5x)(-3x).

(3x^2)(-0.25) = -0.75 x^2
(2.5x)(-3x) = -7.5 x^2

Sum: -0.75 - 7.5 = -8.25 = -33/4.

Coefficient = -33/4 (or -8.25).