If the directions is to simplify the following polynomials, then explain what I perhaps did wrong or explain what the answer should be. 3x2(5x)(−23x3)→15x3−2x5

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If the directions is to simplify the following polynomials, then explain what I perhaps did wrong or explain what the answer should be.  3x2(5x)(−23x3)→15x3−2x5

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To solve the polynomial 3x2(5x)(−23x3)  Apply the rule: a(−b)=−ab  3(x2)(5x)(−23x3=−(3x2)(5x)(23x3) (a(−b)=−ab)  =−3x2+1+3(5)(23) (ab.ac=ab+c)  =−3x6⋅5⋅23  =−10x6  Therefore, 3(x2)(5x)(−23x3)=−10x6

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