Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.3 - Polynomials and Polynomial Functions - Exercise Set - Page 279: 39

Answer

$x^2-4x+8$

Work Step by Step

By combining like terms, the given expression simplifies to \begin{align*} & x^2+(-6x+2x)+(3+5) \\&= x^2-4x+8 .\end{align*}
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