Question

What is the product of (5y-3)^2

Answer 1

`\sf 25y^2-30y+9`

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`\sf Solve`

• Expand the expression using the factors within the range of y.

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Answer 2

25y² - 30y + 9

Explanation:

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Solve by expanding:

• (5y - 3)²
• (5y - 3)(5y - 3)
• 5y(5y - 3) - 3(5y - 3)
• 25y² - 15y - 15y + 9
• 25y² - 30y + 9

Remember, exponents are not distributive, meaning (5y - 3)² is not 25y² + 9.