Question

Find the product or expression:
(a+16)2​

Answer 1

Hi!

Given:

`(a+16)2`

See the 2 out in front of the parentheses? Using the distributive property, we need to multiply that 2 by each of the terms inside of the parentheses. See the attached image below for more information.

So:

`2*a+16*2`

`2a+32`

Therefore, your answer is 2a + 32

Answer 2

• 
  `\boxed{\sf{2a+32}}`

Explanation:

You have to use a distributive property.

Distributive property:

→ A(B+C)=AB+AC

⇒ (a+16)2

→ 2(a+16)

Multiply.

⇒ 2*a=2a

→ 2*16=32

Rewrite the problem down.

⇒ 2a+32

• Therefore, the correct answer is 2a+32.

I hope this helps you! Let me know if my answer is wrong or not.