Question

If p(x)=2x^2-4x and q(x)=x-3 what is (p*q)(x)

Answer 1

Answer: 2x³-10x²+12x or 2x(x²-5x+6)

Step-by-step explanation:

(p*q)(x) means p(x) and q(x) multiplied together.

(2x²-4x)(x-3)

2x³-6x²-4x²+12x

2x³-10x²+12x

You can also factor this by taking out a 2x.

2x(x²-5x+6)