What is the coefficient of x^2 when -5x^3 - 5x^2 - 7x + 1 is multiplied by -8x^2 + 6x + 2 and the like terms are combined?
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\(( -5x^3 - 5x^2 - 7x + 1)(-8x^2 + 6x + 2 )\\ =40x^5+10x^4+16x^3-60x^2-8x+2\)
\(The\ coefficient\ of\ x^2\ is\ -60\)
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