Coefficient of x
2
in (x+5)(3−2x)(4x−2) is
- A24
- B32
- C−24
- D−32
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's expand the expression step-by-step:
First, multiply the first two terms:
(x+5)(3−2x)=x(3)+x(−2x)+5(3)+5(−2x)
=3x−2x
2
+15−10x=−2x
2
−7x+15
Now, multiply this result by the third term (4x−2):
(−2x
2
−7x+15)(4x−2)
To find the coefficient of x
2
, look at the terms that result in x
2
:
(−2x
2
)×(−2)=4x
2
(−7x)×(4x)=−28x
2
Summing these terms up:
4x
2
−28x
2
=−24x
2
Thus, the coefficient of x
2
is −24.
First, multiply the first two terms:
(x+5)(3−2x)=x(3)+x(−2x)+5(3)+5(−2x)
=3x−2x
2
+15−10x=−2x
2
−7x+15
Now, multiply this result by the third term (4x−2):
(−2x
2
−7x+15)(4x−2)
To find the coefficient of x
2
, look at the terms that result in x
2
:
(−2x
2
)×(−2)=4x
2
(−7x)×(4x)=−28x
2
Summing these terms up:
4x
2
−28x
2
=−24x
2
Thus, the coefficient of x
2
is −24.