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Simplifying Polynomial Expressions

Question 2 • Mathematics III A

(x – 7)(x + 3) =

Answer
A
x2 – 4x + 21
B
x2 – 4x – 21
C
x2 + 4x – 21
D
x2 + 4x + 21

Explanation

Use the distributive property: (x − 7)(x + 3) = x² + 3x − 7x − 21. Combine the like terms, 3x − 7x = −4x, to get x² − 4x − 21. This matches choice B.

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