Find the constant coefficient when the polynomial 3(x - 4) + 2(x^2 - x + 7) - 5(x - 1) + 8(x^2 - x + 3) - 4(x - 5) is simplified.
+118608 Find the constant coefficient when the polynomial 3(x - 4) + 2(x^2 - x + 7) - 5(x - 1) + 8(x^2 - x + 3) - 4(x - 5) is simplified.
Look at each bracket separately, find the constants, then add them together.
3(x-4) constant will be 3 * -4=-12
+ 2(x^2 - x + 7) constant will be +2 * +7 = +14
- 5(x - 1) constant will be -5 * -1 = +5
etc
