Question 6 • Algebra I
Expand each product: 2x(x²) = 2x³, 2x(x) = 2x², and 2x(−2) = −4x; the terms from multiplying by 3 are 3x², 3x, and −6. Combine like terms: 2x³ + (2x² + 3x²) + (−4x + 3x) − 6 = 2x³ + 5x² − x − 6. This matches choice A, 2x cubed plus 5x squared minus x minus 6.
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