Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 5 - Mid-Chapter Check Point - Page 364: 13

Answer

$3h^2+6xh-2h$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=3(x+h)^2-2(x+h)+5-(3x^2-2x+5)$ Use $(a+b)^2=a^2+b^2+2ab$ for the first term. $=3(x^2+h^2+2xh)-2(x+h)+5-(3x^2-2x+5)$ Clear the parentheses. $=3x^2+3h^2+6xh-2x-2h+5-3x^2+2x-5$ Add like terms. $=3h^2+6xh-2h$.
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