SOLUTION: Which of the following expressions represents the product of 3 less than twice x and 2 more than the quantity 3 times x ? How would I write this out in a Rational expression?

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Question 35454: Which of the following expressions represents the product of 3 less than twice x and 2 more than the quantity 3 times x ?
How would I write this out in a Rational expression?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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3 less than twice x means (2x-3)
2 more than the quantity 3 times x means (3x+2)

The problem calls for the PRODUCT of these quantities, so write
(2x-3)(3x+2)

If you want this expanded or multiplied out, it use the FOIL method (see my lesson plan by this title)
6x%5E2+%2B4x-9x-6
6x%5E2-5x-6

R^2 at SCC