SOLUTION: Which method is correct when finding the product of (x − 3)2? Justify your answer in complete sentences. Method 1 Method 2 (x − 3)^2

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Question 358010: Which method is correct when finding the product of (x − 3)2? Justify your answer in complete sentences.
Method 1 Method 2
(x − 3)^2 (x − 3)^2
(x − 3)(x − 3) x^2 − 3^2
x^2 − 6x + 9 x^2 − 9
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The first method is the correct method.