Question

what is the simplest form of the expression $3x^2 - 2x + 4x^3 - 6x^2 + 5 - 2x$? use the keypad to enter your answer in the box. additional symbols can be found using the drop - down arrows at the top of the keypad. the simplest form of the expression is

Explanation:

Step1: Rearrange like terms

$4x^3 + 3x^2 - 6x^2 - 2x - 2x + 5$

Step2: Combine $x^2$ terms

$4x^3 + (3-6)x^2 - 2x - 2x + 5 = 4x^3 - 3x^2 - 2x - 2x + 5$

Step3: Combine $x$ terms

$4x^3 - 3x^2 + (-2-2)x + 5 = 4x^3 - 3x^2 - 4x + 5$

Answer:

$4x^3 - 3x^2 - 4x + 5$