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\text{(C)}\ 1+ x^2 -x^3\qquad \\ | \text{(C)}\ 1+ x^2 -x^3\qquad \\ | ||
\text{(D)}\ 1+x^2-x^3-x^5\qquad | \text{(D)}\ 1+x^2-x^3-x^5\qquad | ||
− | \text{(E)}\ 1+x^2-x^3-x^6 </math> | + | \text{(E)}\ 1+x^2-x^3-x^6 </math> |
+ | ==Solution== | ||
+ | We multiply: <math>(1+x^2)(1-x^3) = 1 - x^3 + x^2 - x^5</math>. Thus the answer is <math>\boxed{D}</math> | ||
== See also == | == See also == |
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Problem
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Solution
We multiply: . Thus the answer is
See also
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