Math help with polynomials?

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a.. Explain why the FOIL order cannot be used to multiply a binomial by 

a trinomial. 
b. Explain why (3x + 2)2 does not equal 9x2 + 4. 

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a) it can only be used for binomial values

b)  (3x+2)^2=9x^2+12x+4 hence not equal=9x^2+4

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