Question

Confused about this problem of multiplying binomials...

Answer 1

The question is
Find the product of (x - 3^)2.

x^2 + 6x + 9

x^2 - 9

x^2 - 6x + 9

x^2 + 9

Answer 2

I have simplified it down to x^2-3x-3x+9

Answer 3

But I don't know about when combining like terms if I carry that negative with the three and it's 6, or if I don't and they cancel out

Answer 4

x^2-3x-3x+9

so far so good...

Answer 5

Are you sure the parenthesis were there?

Answer 6

Yes :)

Answer 7

x^2-6x+9 or x^2+9?

Answer 8

think of it like this :
You have "x^2" apples, and you gave me 3x apples, how many apples you would be having ?

Answer 9

x^2-6x+9 is correct

Answer 10

I thought so, since you should carry the signs right?

Answer 11

Yes...