SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 110

SSC CPO - 05 Oct 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q110

Simplify the given expression.

(1 - x)2 - (1 + x)2

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. - 4x.

Given that

Simplify the given expression.

⇒ (1 - x)2 - (1 + x)2

⇒ 1 + x2 - 2x - (1 + x2 + 2x)

⇒ 1+ x2 - 2x - 1 - x2 - 2x

⇒ - 4x