Expand and simplify .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C.
- Step 1: .
- Step 2: .
- Step 3: Subtract: .
Answer
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Why not the others: : expands with a plus sign on the middle term. : treats as . : adds instead of subtracting it.
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