SOLUTION: I don't understand how to get to this answer: can you step out the solution: (6x - 5)^2 = 36x^2 - 60x + 25

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Question 527526: I don't understand how to get to this answer: can you step out the solution:
(6x - 5)^2 = 36x^2 - 60x + 25
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you started with:
(6x - 5)^2
(6x - 5)(6x - 5)
Apply FOIL:
36x^2 - 30x - 30x + 25
36x^2 - 60x + 25