Complete the perfect square: (x + 4)2(x + 4)+2+ 16

Aquajach asked Aug 28, 2023

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Aquajach asked Aug 28, 2023

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Given:

Let's complete the perfect square.

• Expand the expression:

• Now, expand using FOIL method:

• Apply distributive property:

$\begin{gathered} x^{}(x)+x(4)+4(x)+4(4) \\ \\ x^2+4x+4x+16 \\ \\ \end{gathered}$

• Combine like terms:

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Igor Bidiniuc answered Sep 1, 2023

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