Question

Replace the exponent with a product and then transform the product into a polynomial. (5–6b)^2

Answer 1

(5-6b)^2 as a transformed polynomial is

25-60b+36b^2

Answer 2

25-60b +36b^2

Explanation:

(5–6b)^2

(5-6b) * (5-6b)

FOIL

first: 5*5 = 25

outer: 5-6b = -30b

inner: 5*-6b = -30b

last: -6b*-6b = 36b^2

Add together: 25-60b +36b^2