Question

Simplify the expression. Use standard polynomial format.
x(2x + 3) + (x - 3)(x - 4)

Answer 1

x(2x + 3) + (x - 3) (x - 4) = 3x²- 4x + 12

Explanation:

Expand:

x(2x + 3): 2x² + 3x

2x² + 3x + (x - 3) (x - 4)

Expand:

(x - 3) (x - 4): x²- 7x + 12

2x² + 3x + x²- 7x + 12

Simplify:

2x² + 3x + x² - 7x + 12: 3x² - 4x + 12

= 3x² - 4x +12