Simplify the expression 3x(x - 12x) + 3x² - 2(x - 2)².
which statements are true about the process and simplified product?
select three options.
a. the term -2(x - 2)² is simplified by first squaring the expression x - 2.
b. the simplified product is a binomial. after multiplying, the like terms are combined by adding and subtracting.
c. the parentheses are eliminated through multiplication.
d. the final simplified product is -28x² + 8x - 8.

We need to simplify the expression

First we remove the parentheses

Now, we group the terms together

Then

Observe that

1. the term was simplified by first squaring the expression x-2. Then a. is true.

2. The parenthesis were eliminated through multiplication of a coefficient by the term. Then c. is true.

3. Note that after multiplying and eliminating the parentheses we group the terms together and then add and subtract. Then b. is true

4. d. is false because the final simplified product is

step-by-step explanation:

so part 1: the y values stay the same, but the x values are opposite signs.

part 2 & 3: the line will be of equal lengths and will be straight.

part 4: you'd see the same characteristic because the x coordinate becomes a negative making them at equal distances from the y axis?