How to distribute x(3-x)

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asked May 26, 2024 116k views

2 Answers

Pierre Tautou · Answer 1 · 2024-05-27T08:12:17+0000

The answer is:

Work/explanation:

To simplify this expression, we will use the distributive property:

$\sf{x(3-x)}$

Distribute the x:

$\sf{x\cdot3-x\cdot x}$

$\sf{3x-x^2}$

Relly · Answer 2 · 2024-05-31T20:31:40+0000

Answer:

3x - x²

Explanation:

x(3 - x)

each term in the parenthesis is multiplied by the x outside. This is called the Distributive law

= (x × 3) + (x× - x)

= 3x + (- x²)

= 3x - x²