SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operation. (2 � 3x + x3) � (�1 � 4x + x2) Not sure how to do this one, please help!

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: Perform the indicated operation.
(2 � 3x + x3) � (�1 � 4x + x2)
Not sure how to do this one, please help! This question is from textbook

Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(2 � 3x + x^3) � (�1 � 4x + x^2)
First, distribute the negative sign to terms inside second parenthesis:
(2 � 3x + x^3) + 1 + 4x - x^2
Next, remove left parenthesis:
2 � 3x + x^3 + 1 + 4x - x^2
Group terms:
x^3 - x^2 + (4x-3x) + (2+1)
x^3 - x^2 + x + 3
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