Question

8.5
17. Multiply & simplify: (3x - 2)2)

Answer 1

Answer:
`=9x^2-12x+4`

Explanation:

`\left(3x-2\right)^2`

`\mathrm{Apply\:Perfect\:Square\:Formula}:\quad \left(a-b\right)^2=a^2-2ab+b^2`

`=\left(3x\right)^2-2\cdot \:3x\cdot \:2+2^2`

Simplify

`=9x^2-12x+4`