Multiply the following polynomials and write the resulting polynomial in descending order.
(3x-8)(2x^2+4x-9)
The value of the coefficient of the x^3 term is ____.
6
10
The polynomials multiply to:
6x^3 - 8x^2 + 16x^2 - 32x - 27x + 72
Simplifying gives:
6x^3 + 8x^2 - 59x + 72
Therefore, the coefficient of the x^3 term is 6.