Question

(a − 6)2

Find the product. (Simplify your answer completely.)

Answer 1

Heyo!

(a - 6)2

Multiply each term in the parenthesis by 2

2a - 6 × 2

Multiply the numbers

Your answer is
2a - 12

Answer 2

(a - 6)2

I'm going to move the 2 onto the other side, because it's easier for me to visually do :)

2(a - 6)

Simplify.

(2 × a) + (2 × -6)

Simplify.

2a + -12

2a - 12

~Hope I helped!~