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What is the coefficient of the second term of the polynomial? (In other words, what is B? (x+2) (2x² + x-1) = 2x³+Bx²+ x -2

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3

  • Q:What is the expanded form of the given polynomial? A: (x+2) (2x² + x-1) = 2x³ + 4x² + 2x - x² - 2x + 1 = 2x³+3x²+1.
  • Q:What is the coefficient of the second term of the polynomial? A: The coefficient of the second term of the polynomial is 3.