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Simplify:(2x - 3)²A. 4x²-9OB.4x² +9OC. 4x² - 6x-9D. 4x² - 12x +9

Simplify:(2x - 3)²A. 4x²-9OB.4x² +9OC. 4x² - 6x-9D. 4x² - 12x +9-example-1
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Solution

Simplify the expression


(2x-3)^2

Step 1: Open the bracket


\begin{gathered} (2x-3)^2 \\ (2x-3)(2x-3) \\ 4x^2-6x-6x+9 \end{gathered}

Step 2: Collect like terms


\begin{gathered} 4x^2-6x-6x+9 \\ 4x^2-12x+9 \end{gathered}

Therefore the correct answer is Option D

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