Question

If
`(5x-2)^2= ax^2 - bx +c`, what is the value of
`a+c^2`?

Answer 1

41

Explanation:

(5x - 2)² = ax² - bx + c

25x² - 20x + 4 = ax² - bx + c

a = 25

c = 4

a + c²

25 + 4²

25 + 16

41

Answer 2

41

Explanation:

(5x-2) ^2 = ax^2 -bx +c

Foil

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

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

25x^2 -20x+4

a=25 b=20 c = 4

a+c^2 =25 +4^2 =25+16 = 41