Simplify the following completely and show your work: (x-4)2 or (x - 4)(x - 4)

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Given:

Required:

To simplify the given expression.

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider,

$\begin{gathered} (x-4)^2=(x-4)(x-4) \\ \\ =x^2-4x-4x+16 \\ \\ =x^2-8x+16 \end{gathered}$

Final Answer:

Kashif Ahmed answered Jan 23, 2023

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