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Answer: -4x^3 + 8x^2 -5x + 12
Discussion:
Standard for for a polynomial meas tne power of x descend so standard fro of
8x^2 - 4x^3 +12 -5x is
-4x^3 + 8x^2 -5x + 12
Note: the problem statements shows this ":8x^2". I didn't know how to deal with the ":" character so simply ignored it.
Thank you,
Mr. B