What is the product of 2x+3 and 3x-2? When multiplying polynomials for a math assignment, Pat found the product to be -4x+8x-2x' +5. He then had to state the leading coefficient and the degree of this polynomial. Pat wrote down -4 for the leading coefficient and 1 for the degree. Do you agree with pat's answer? Explain your reasoning.

What is the product of 2x+3 and 3x-2? When multiplying polynomials for a math assignment, Pat found the product to be -4x+8x-2x' +5. He then had to state the leading coefficient and the degree of this polynomial. Pat wrote down -4 for the leading coefficient and 1 for the degree. Do you agree with pat's answer? Explain your reasoning.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter6: Polynomials

Section6.1: Add And Subtract Polynomials

Problem 6.30TI: The polynomial 6x2+15xy gives the cost, in dollars, of producing a rectangular container whose top...

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