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Simplify (x - 3)² + (x + 3)².
Question

Simplify (x - 3)² + (x + 3)².

A.

2x2 + 16

B.

2x2 - 18

C.

3x2 + 18

D.

2x2 + 18

Correct option is D

Given:
Expression: (x3)2+(x+3)2(x - 3)^2 + (x + 3)^2​​
Formula Used:
(ab)2=a22ab+b2(a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2​​
(a+b)2=a2+2ab+b2(a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2​​
Solution:
(x3)2=x26x+9(x - 3)^2 = x^2 - 6x + 9​​
(x+3)2=x2+6x+9(x + 3)^2 = x^2 + 6x + 9​​
Adding the two parts together:
x26x+9+x2+6x+9x^2 - 6x + 9 + x^2 + 6x + 9​​
2x2+18 2x^2 + 18​​
Final Answer
So the correct answer is (d)

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