Understand the expression: Understand the expression.The expression given is "2x3 squared - 1". This means we need to square the term "2x3" and then subtract 1 from the result.
Square the term: Square the term "2x3".To square "2x3", we multiply it by itself.(2x3)2=(2x3)×(2x3)
Perform the multiplication: Perform the multiplication.Now we multiply 2x3 by 2x3.(2x3)×(2x3)=2×2×3×3
Calculate the multiplication: Calculate the multiplication. 2×2×3×3=4×9
Continue the calculation: Continue the calculation.4×9=36
Subtract 1 from the result: Subtract 1 from the result.Now we subtract 1 from 36.36−1=35