Suppose 3s represents an even integer. What polynomial represents the product of 3s, the even integer that comes just before 3s, and the even integer that comes just after 3s?

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anonymous · Answer

Its like Im reading spanish. could someone please explain?

anonymous · Answer

what do you subtract to get from 3s to whatever comes before 3s
and what do you add to get from 3x to whatever comes after 3s

anonymous · Answer

find an expression for each, multiply the two expressions and 3s together
then simplify

anonymous · Answer

@GertheDL

anonymous · Answer

good thing I speak spanish

anonymous · Answer

lol Thanks Peter14 I did figure this one out though.

anonymous · Answer

any other questions?

anonymous · Answer

Im tring to graph this atm.

Graph the function. 

y = -x + x2

anonymous · Answer

this?
$$y=x^2-x$$

anonymous · Answer

y = -x + x2

anonymous · Answer

oh lol yes you just wroute it in oppisite order. I think?

anonymous · Answer

Does this look right?

anonymous · Answer

if the x^2 is positive the parabola should open upwards

anonymous · Answer

but you have the x-intercepts right

anonymous · Answer

thanks