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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Simplifying Polynomial Expressions

Question 1 • Algebra III A

Which answer choice is equivalent to the expression (x + 2)2 – 6x + 2?

Answer
A
x2 – 2x + 8x
B
x2 – 2x + 6
C
x2 – 6x + 4
D
–5x2 + 6

Explanation

Square the binomial: (x + 2)² = x² + 4x + 4. Then combine like terms in x² + 4x + 4 − 6x + 2 to get x² − 2x + 6, which is choice B.

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