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Binomial Coefficients (30pts) 1. Write (a + b)^2 as a polynomial in standard form. Show work (FOIL/distributive property).

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Answer:


a^2 + 2ab + b^2

Explanation:

Given


(a + b)^2

Required

Express as a standard polynomial

We have:


(a + b)^2

Rewrite as:


(a + b)(a + b)

Open bracket


a^2 + ab + ab + b^2

Add like terms


a^2 + 2ab + b^2

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