Explain why the products (x - 3)^2 and (x + 3)(x - 3)have a different number of terms.

Markus Klein asked Feb 27, 2023

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Markus Klein asked Feb 27, 2023

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the expression (x - 3)², has one term

the expression (x + 3)(x - 3), has two terms (x- 3) and (x + 3)

Ridcully answered Mar 5, 2023

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