Question

Simplify the product using the distributive property.

(3h - 7)(3h - 6)
A. 9h2 + 3h - 42
B. 9h2 - 3h - 42

C. 9h2 - 39h + 42

D. 9h2 + 39h + 42

Answer 1

\[(3h - 7)(3h - 6) = 3h(3h - 6) - 7(3h - 6) = ?\]

Answer 2

I got 9h2 + 3h - 42

Answer 3

I am undecided to whether that is correct or not i am somewhat doubting it

Answer 4

Not quite. You are almost correct. THat 42 should be positive.

Answer 5

then that would make it D

Answer 6

or no

Answer 7

It would be C.

Answer 8

then i did a step backwards

Answer 9

Look:
\[3h(3h - 6) - 7(3h - 6) \implies 9h^2 - 18h - 21h + 42 \implies 9h^2 - 39h + 42\]See?

Answer 10

ahhh haaaa i feel like such a dits at times thanks for your help i truly appreciate it

Answer 11

lol np :)

Answer 12

C. 9h2 - 39h + 42
I got this correct on my test.