Find the product. Simplify your answer.

Question

(v–3)(v+3)

Answer 1

To find the product \((v - 3)(v + 3)\), you can use the difference of squares formula, which states that:

\[ (a - b)(a + b) = a^2 - b^2 \]

In this case, \(a = v\) and \(b = 3\). Applying the formula:

\[ (v - 3)(v + 3) = v^2 - 3^2 = v^2 - 9 \]

Thus, the simplified answer is:

\[ \boxed{v^2 - 9} \]