Question

Expand and simplify.
(m–3)(m+2)

Answer 1

m^2-m-6

Explanation:

(m-3)(m+2)

m^2 +2m-3m-6

m^2-m-6

Answer 2

m² - m - 6

Explanation:

(m - 3)(m + 2)

each term in the second factor is multiplied by each term in the first factor, that is

m(m + 2) - 3(m + 2) ← distribute parenthesis

= m² + 2m - 3m - 6 ← collect like terms

= m² - m - 6