Question

Expand and simplify (2x−12)^2. Is this a special product?

Answer 1

Explanation:

(2x−12)^2 can be factored into 2^2*(x - 6)^2, which in turn becomes

4(x^2 - 12x + 36). Yes, this is a special product of the form

(a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2.