part a b2+49−(b−7)2
Distribute:
=b2+49+−b2+14b+−49
Combine Like Terms:
=b2+49+−b2+14b+−49
=(b2+−b2)+(14b)+(49+−49)
=14b
Answer:
=14b
part b
(2a+6b)2−24ab
Distribute:
=4a2+24ab+36b2+−24ab
Combine Like Terms:
=4a2+24ab+36b2+−24ab
=(4a2)+(24ab+−24ab)+(36b2)
=4a2+36b2
Answer:
=4a2+36b2