Question

the table represents the multiplication of two binomials. what is the value of a?
options: -3x, -3x², -5x, -5x²

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the multiplication for A

To find the value of \( A \), we need to multiply the terms in the corresponding row and column. The row is \( 3x \) and the column is \( -x \).

Step2: Perform the multiplication

When multiplying \( 3x \) and \( -x \), we use the rule of exponents \( x^m \cdot x^n = x^{m + n} \) and multiply the coefficients. So, \( 3x \times (-x)=3\times(-1)\times x\times x=-3x^{2} \).

Answer:

\( -3x^2 \) (corresponding to the option with text \(-3x^2\))