Hey there!
Finding the the answer to the [Binomial]
(a + b)^2
CONVERT:
= (a + b)(a + b)
DISTRIBUTE
= a(a) + a(b) + b(a) + b(b)
= a^2 + ab + ab + b^2
COMBINE the LIKE TERMS
= (a^2) + (ab + ab) + (b^2)
= a^2 + ab + ab + b^2
= a^2 + 1ab + 1ab + b^2
= a^2 + 2ab + b^2
Therefore, your answer should be:
a^2 + 2ab + b^2
Good luck on your assignment & enjoy your day!
~Amphitrite1040:)
