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Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

Question 4 • FL-1200700-Mathematics for College Algebra MIS

What is the product of 2p + q and –3q – 6p + 1?

Answer
A
–12p2 – 6pq – 4p – 3q + 1
B
–12p2– 12pq + 2p – 3q2 + q
C
–9p2q2 + 12pq – 2p + q
D
12p2 + 12pq +2p + 3q2 + q

Explanation

Distribute each term in 2p + q across –3q – 6p + 1. This gives –6pq – 12p² + 2p – 3q² – 6pq + q. Combine the two –6pq terms to get –12p² – 12pq + 2p – 3q² + q, which matches choice B.

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