alleryDetermine the polynomial result when (2x - 3) is squared.
A4x^2 + 12x + 9
B4x^2 - 12x + 9
C4x^2 - 6x + 9
D4x^2 - 12x - 9
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 4x^2 - 12x + 9
Squaring (2x - 3) gives (2x)^2 - 2(2x)(3) + 3^2, which simplifies to 4x^2 - 12x + 9.
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