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OpenStudy (anonymous):

(3x-4y)^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Use FOIL for distribution. First, Outside, Inside, Last

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(3x-4y)(3x-4y). 3x*3x 3x*-4y -4y*3x -4y*-4y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i have to multiply the polynomial

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes. so 3x*-4y would be -12xy

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3x*3x is 9x^2 and -4y*-4y is 16y^2.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

snce you have 3x*-4y twice you take the answer to that (-12xy) and put them together (-24xy)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no i dont have twice

OpenStudy (anonymous):

your then take all those solutions and put them together. 9x^2-24xy+16y^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i dont have (3x-4y)^2 twice

OpenStudy (anonymous):

When squaring a polynomial you are going to get a long answer. Using FOIL makes sure that you square the whole thing. (3x-4y)^2 can also be written as (3x-4y)(3x-4y)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

so whats the answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

9x^2-24xy+16y^2

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