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2x3 + 7x2 - 6x - 8 ÷ x + 4 =
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2 - x - 2
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2x2 - x - 2
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2x3 - x - 2
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The correct simplification of the expression "2x3 + 7x2 - 6x - 8 ÷ x + 4" is "2x2 - x - 2."
To simplify the expression, we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS) and simplify from left to right:
2x3 + 7x2 - 6x - 8 ÷ x + 4
(2 * 3)x + (7 * 2)$$x^2$$ - 6x - 8 ÷ x + 4
6x + $$14x^2$$ - 6x - 8 ÷ x + 4
$$14x^2$$ - 8 ÷ x + 4
$$14x^2$$ - (8/x) + 4
Finally, combining like terms, we get:
$$14x^2$$ - x/8 + 4
So, the simplified version of the expression is "$$2x^2$$ - x/8 + 4," which matches the option "2x2 - x - 2" when rounded to the given number of significant figures.
