Question

Find the product of (x + 5)^2

Answer 1

x^2 + 10x + 25.

Explanation:

When you have questions like these, where there is an (x + something)^2,

you just need to put it into this form:

x^2 + ____x + ____.

For the first blank, add 5 + 5 in this case.

For the second blank, multiply 5 * 5.

5 + 5 = 10.

5 * 5 = 25.

So the final answer is:

x^2 + 10x + 25.