QuestionQuestion
Expand and state your answer as a polynomial in standard form.
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STEP 1
1. We are given a binomial expression .
2. The task is to expand the expression and write it as a polynomial in standard form.
3. We will use the binomial theorem or the formula for the square of a binomial to expand the expression.
STEP 2
1. Apply the formula for the square of a binomial.
2. Simplify the expanded terms.
3. Write the polynomial in standard form.
STEP 3
Apply the formula for the square of a binomial to the expression .
STEP 4
Simplify each term in the expanded expression:
1. Calculate :
2. Calculate :
3. Calculate :
STEP 5
Combine the simplified terms to form the polynomial:
STEP 6
Write the polynomial in standard form, which is already achieved:
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