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22 September, 20:59

Simplify the following expression - 5[ (x^3+1) (x+4) ]

A.) x^4+x^3+4x

B.) - 5x^4-20x^3-5x-20

C.) - 5x^4+20x^3-5

D.) x^4+4x^3+x+4

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  1. 22 September, 21:26
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    -5[ (x³+1) (x+4) ] = - 5[ x³ * (x+4) + 1 * (x+4) ]

    = - 5 [ x³*x + x³*4 + 1*x + 1*4 ]

    = - 5 [ x⁴ + 4x³ + x + 4]

    = - 5*x⁴ + (-5) * 4x³ + (-5) * x + (-5) * 4

    = - 5x⁴ - 20x³ - 5x - 20
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