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Solve:

(x+4)^2 and (x-1)^2

Please?

User Happyhuman
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(x + 4)^2

There's an algebra formula when it comes to equations like this:

(a+b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2

Let's use this equation to solve for (x+4)^2

(x+4)^2
= x^2 + 2(4)(x) + 4^2

Now, simplify

x^2 + 8x + 16

That's your answer for the first one.

For the second one, use the same formula.

(x-1)^2 = (x + (-1))^2

= x^2 + 2(-1)(x) + (-1)^2

Now, simplify

x^2 - 2x + 1

That's your answer for the second one

Thus, your two answers for the first and second equations are x^2 + 8x + 16 and x^2 -2x + 1, respectively.

Have an awesome day! :)
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