Question

Simplify (x + 3)(x − 3)

Answer 1

x^2 -9

Explanation:

(x + 3)(x − 3)

FOIL

first x*x =x^2

outer -3x

inner 3x

last -3*-3 =-9

Add together

x^2 -3x+3x -9

Combine like terms

x^2 -9