Question

The expression (x-9)(2x^2-6x+3) can be rewritten as which of the following?

a. x(2x^2-6x+3)-9(2x^2-6x+3)

b. 2x^3+54x-27

c. x(2x^2-6x+3)+9(2x^2-6x+3)

d. 2x^3-6x^2-27

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

An equivalent expression is an expression which is equal to (x-9)(2x^2-6x+3). You can expand or simplify an expression to make an equivalent expression. Apply the distributive property to form a new equivalent expression by multiplying (x-9) separately into the factor in parenthesis.

(x-9)(2x^2-6x+3) = x(2x^2-6x+3) - 9(2x^2-6x+3)