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If p(x) = x^4 - 3x + 2, then find the coefficient of the x^3 term in the polynomial (p(x))^2.

 Apr 10, 2021
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$(x^4-3x+2)^2$

Upon reduction to $(x^4+x+1)^2$ we see $x^3$ is impossible to get so the answer is $\boxed{0}$.

 Apr 10, 2021

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