Question

(X-3)(X-12)

Expand and simplify

Answer 1

Answer: X^2 -15x + 36

Explanation:

(X-3) (x-12)

Multiply each term in the first bracket by each term in the second bracket

X^2 -12x -3x + 36

Collect like terms

X^2 -15x + 36

Answer 2

x^2-15x+36

Explanation:

x(x-12)-3(x-12)

x^2-12x-3x+36

x^2-15x+36