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Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
6. Exponents, Polynomials, and Polynomial Functions / Adding and Subtracting Polynomials / Problem 5
Problem 5

Simplify 4x(3x2)4x - (3x - 2). A student computed 4x3x24x - 3x - 2 and concluded the answer is x2x - 2. Evaluate the student's work and pick the correct conclusion.