Question

rewrite without parentheses and simplify.
$(y - 6)^2$

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for squaring a binomial

The formula for \((a - b)^2\) is \(a^2 - 2ab + b^2\). Here, \(a = y\) and \(b = 6\).

Step2: Apply the formula

Substitute \(a = y\) and \(b = 6\) into the formula:

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Answer:

\(y^2 - 12y + 36\)