(2x - 6)^2 = (2x - 6)(2x - 6) = 4x^2 - 12x - 12x + 36 = 4x^2 - 24x + 36
When you subtract and add what is in the parentheses you would get -15 so I’m guessing he didn’t go from left to right when working inside the parentheses but when you solve the whole problem out you would get the answer: -41.25 If I missed something or you need me to show the work just let me know but I hope this helps !
74.40/3 friends= 24.80 for each friend. Simply division, easy to do on a calculator if you are allowed one.
