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OpenStudy (cicilybailey14):

a polynomial expression is shown below (mx+8)(2x-4) the expression is simplified to -6x^2 + 28x-32 What is the value of m? -4 -3 3 4

OpenStudy (cicilybailey14):

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OpenStudy (kindaljoshconall):

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OpenStudy (cicilybailey14):

Yes haha

OpenStudy (cicilybailey14):

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OpenStudy (faiqraees):

Hey so lets look at the first terms of each term (2x+4)(mx+8) = -6x^2 + 28x-32 2x and mx when multiply are the only one to give a variable of x^2 So 2m= -6 m=-3

OpenStudy (cicilybailey14):

Thank you so much for explaining!

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