Question

Which expression is equivalent to x²+ab+b²?

a) x(a+b) ²
b) x²+2ab+b²
c) x²+ab+2b²
d) x(a−b) ²

Answer 1

The equivalent expression is (x+b)².

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression x²+ab+b² can be factored as (x+b)². Therefore, the equivalent expression is (x+b)².

So, the correct choice is a) x(a+b)².