Question

Simplify the expression –3(x + 3)2 – 3 + 3x. What is the simplified expression in standard form?

–3x2 – 18x – 27
–3x2 – 15x – 30
–3x2 + 3x + 6
–3x2 + 3x – 30

Answer 1

start by expanding (x+3)^2 using FOIL
distribute the -3 in front, into that expression

then combine like terms