Question

What is the coefficient of the second term of the trinomial? (6p + 2)^2 = 36p^2 + _________ p + 4

Answer 1

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(6p + 2)^2 = (6p + 2)(6p + 2) = 36p^2 + 12p + 12p + 4 = 36p^2 + 24p + 4.

The coefficient of the 2nd term of the trinomial is 24.