Question

The table represents the multiplication of two binomials.

What is the value of A?

A: -3x
B: -3x^2
C: -5x
D: -5x^2

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

The entry A is the result of multiplying - x and 3x, that is

- x × 3x = - 3x² → B

Answer 2

-3x^2

Explanation:

A 3x * -x = -3x^2 so A = -3x^2

We can also find the value of B

B -x *5 = -5x

and C

C = 3x*2 = 6x