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Find the product of (x-3)^2

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Answer:

x^2 - 6x + 9

Explanation:

(x-3)^2

(x-3)(x-3)

x^2 -3x -3x + 9

x^2 - 6x + 9

^2 means (x - 3) times itself twice.

(x - 3)(x - 3) multiplying polynomials- Firsts, Outs, Inners, Lasts (FOIL)

Firsts (x* x) Outs (x*-3) Inners (-3 * x) Lasts (-3*-3)

xx -3x -3x +9 Combine like terms.

-3x -3x Adding/subtracting integers- same signs means you add

and keep the sign.

x^2 -6x + 9

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