Question

Write (5x-2)^2 as a trinomial in expanded form.

Answer 1

25x^2 - 20x + 4

Answer 2

Hey there!

(5x - 2)^2

= (5x - 2)(5x - 2)

= 5x(5x) + 5x(-2) - 2(5x) - 2(-2)

= 25x^2 - 10x - 10x + 4

COMBINE the LIKE TERMS

= 25x^2 - 20x + 4

Therefore, your answer is:

25x^2 - 20x + 4

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