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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Simplifying Polynomial Expressions

Question 6 • Mathematics III A

Simplify 7x + (x – 4)(x + 5) – 5x.

Answer
A
x2 + x – 20
B
x2 + 3x – 20
C
x2 - 3x – 20
D
x2 – x – 20

Explanation

First expand the product: (x – 4)(x + 5) = x² + 5x – 4x – 20 = x² + x – 20. Then combine the remaining like terms: 7x + x – 5x = 3x. The simplified expression is x² + 3x – 20, which is choice B.

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