Part A: Determine if the expression is one of our special products. If so, identify it by its general form:
( a + b ) 2, ( a − b ) 2, or ( a + b ) ( a − b ). If not, write "not a special product."
Part B: If it's a special product, show the "shortcut" steps to multiply (remember how we did it in live session or review the problem shown above).
If it's not a special product, show the steps for multiplying polynomials.
Part C: Write your final answer in standard form - always in standard form, even if it's not stated.
1. ( x − 6 ) 2
2. ( x + 8 ) ( x + 1 )
3. ( 3 x + 2 ) ( 3 x + 2 )
4. ( 2 x − 7 ) ( 2 x + 7 )
5. (x-5) (2x-5)