Question

the table represents the multiplication of two binomials.

what is the value of a?

-3x
-3x^2
-5x
-5x^2

Explanation:

Identify the factors for cell A

$$ \text{Row factor} = -x,\quad \text{Column factor} = 3x $$

Calculate the product for cell A

$$ A = (-x) \cdot (3x) = -3x^2 $$

Answer:

• (A) \(-3x\)
• (B) \(-3x^2\) (Correct answer)
• (C) \(-5x\)
• (D) \(-5x^2\)