We are so clever, or are we?

x^3+6x^2+11x+6

6+x(11+x(6+x))

(x+1)(x+2)(x+3)

y (y (y + 15) + 74) + 120 where y = x-3

Which is faster? Which is most accurate (in what range?)

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