Simplify 3x(2x – 1) + 8 and find its values at x = –1.
3x(2x – 1) + 8 = (3x X 2x) -(3x X 1) + 8
= 6x2 -3x + 8
Now, for X = -4, we have
6x2 -3x + 8 = 6(-1)2 -3(-1) + 8
= 6(1) + 3 + 8
= 6 + 3 + 8
= 17.
The length and breadth of a rectangle are 3x2 – 2 and 2x + 5 respectively. Find its area.