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Expand (x+1)(x2+1)(x1). What is the sum of the coefficients of the resulting expression?

 Jul 6, 2020
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The sum of the coefficients of a polynomial is just given by the sum of all the terms when x = 1.  So to find it just set x = 1 in your expression.

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edited by Alan  Jul 6, 2020
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so is it 0?

BillyBobJoeJr  Jul 6, 2020
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Correct.

Alan  Jul 6, 2020
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thx for your help!

BillyBobJoeJr  Jul 6, 2020

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