Question

If y = (x + 3)2, then (-2x - 6)2 must equal which of the following?

a. -4y2
b. -2y2
c. -4y
d. 4y

Answer 1

`(-2x-6)^2=(-2(x+3))^2=(-2)^2 * (x+3)^2=4(x+3)^2 \\ \\ y=(x+3)^2 \hbox{ so } 4(x+3)^2=4y`

The answer is D.