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Advanced MathEasy–MediumSquare of a binomial minus a square

Advanced Math practice question

Which expression is equivalent to (x + 3)² − x²?

  1. A. 6x + 9Correct
  2. B. 9
  3. C. 6x
  4. D. x² + 9

Answer: A. 6x + 9

(x² + 6x + 9) − x² = 6x + 9.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 9
This forgets the middle term 6x.
C. 6x
This forgets the constant 9.
D. x² + 9
The x² terms cancel, and 6x is missing.

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