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Question
Find and correct the errors in the statement: x(3x + 2) = 3x2 + 2
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Solution
L.H.S. = x(3x + 2) = x × 3x + x × 2 = 3x2 + 2x ≠ R.H.S.
The correct statement is x(3x + 2) = 3x2 + 2x
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