Q. Expand.If necessary, combine like terms.(1+6x)(1−6x)=
Recognize as difference of squares: Recognize the given expression as a difference of squares.The expression (1+6x)(1−6x) is a product of two binomials that are conjugates of each other. The difference of squares formula is a2−b2=(a+b)(a−b). Here, a is 1 and b is 6x.
Apply formula: Apply the difference of squares formula.Using the formula, we can expand the expression as follows:(1+6x)(1−6x)=12−(6x)2
Calculate squares: Calculate the squares of 1 and 6x. 12=1 and (6x)2=36x2So, the expanded form is:1−36x2
Write final answer: Write the final answer.The expanded form of the expression (1+6x)(1−6x) is 1−36x2.
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