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Write an equivalent expression for (x + 4)^2
distributive property

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Answer:

x² + 8x + 16

Explanation:

(x + 4)²

= (x + 4)(x + 4)

Each term in the second factor is multiplied by each term in the first factor, that is

x(x + 4) + 4(x + 4) ← distribute parenthesis

= x² + 4x + 4x + 16 ← collect like terms

= x² + 8x + 16

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