Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for squaring a binomial

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

Step2: Apply the formula

Substitute \(a = v\) and \(b = 6\) into the formula:
\((v - 6)^2 = v^2 - 2\times v\times6 + 6^2\)

Step3: Simplify the terms

Calculate the products and exponents:
\(v^2 - 12v + 36\)

Answer:

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