Consider the expression - 3 (y - 5) 2 - 9 + 7y.

Which statements are true about the process and simplified product? Check all that apply.

A=The first step in simplifying is to distribute the - 3 throughout the parentheses.

B=There are 3 terms in the simplified product.

C=The simplified product is a degree 3 polynomial.

D=The final simplified product is - 3y2 + 7y - 9.

E=The final simplified product is - 3y2 + 37y - 84.

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Ann Berger

13 July, 13:54

Consider the expression - 3 (y - 5) 2 - 9 + 7y.

Which statements are true about the process and simplified product? Check all that apply.

A=The first step in simplifying is to distribute the - 3 throughout the parentheses.

B=There are 3 terms in the simplified product.

C=The simplified product is a degree 3 polynomial.

D=The final simplified product is - 3y2 + 7y - 9.

E=The final simplified product is - 3y2 + 37y - 84.

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Anna White · Answer 1

Option A is false since expanding the (y-5) ^2 must be done first. Simplifying the expression - 3 (y-5) 2 - 9 + 7y - 3 (y2 - 10y + 25) - 9 + 7y - 3y2 + 30y - 75 - 9 + 7y - 3y2 + 37y - 84 Option B is true Option C is false, since it is a 2nd degree And Option E is true