Expand and simplify completely: x(x(1+x)+2x)−3(x2−x+2)
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Begin by distributing in the innermost parentheses: x(x(1+x)+2x)−3(x2−x+2)=x(x+x2+2x)−3(x2−x+2) Now, distribute again: x2+x3+2x2−3x2+3x−6 Finally, combine like terms to get x3+3x−6