Expand and simplify .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A.
- Step 1: Multiply each pair: , , , .
- Step 2: Collect like terms: .
- Step 3: The result is .
Answer
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Why not the others: : This adds and instead of . : This multiplies as . : This leaves out the middle terms and .
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