Question

Write an expression that is equivalent to (x-5)²​

Answer 1

x²-10x+25

Explanation:

expand the expression

(x-5)²

(x-5)(x-5) distribute

x²-5x-5x+25

combine like terms

x²-10x+25

if you get x^2-25 then you're only squaring the x and 5, you have to square the whole equation (x-5)(x-5) is doing (x-5)^2. for example, if you just had (5)^2 you would take the whole "equation" which is 5 and times that equation by itself.