Question

Which of the following expressions is equivalent to (x+3)²-4(x+3)-12 ?
A (x + 2)(x-6)
B (x + 3)(x - 4)
C (x + 5)(x - 3)
D (x + 9)(x + 1)

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

(x+3)(x+3) - 4x - 12 - 12

x² + 3x + 3x + 9 - 4x - 24

x² + 2x - 15

(x + 5) (x - 3)