Answer
$x^2+8x+16$
Work Step by Step
Using the special product on squaring binomials, $(a+b)^2=a^2+2(a)(b)+b^2$, the given expression simplifies to
\begin{align*}
&
(x+4)^2
\\\\&=
x^2+2(x)(4)+4^2
\\\\&=
x^2+8x+16
.\end{align*}
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 5 - Section 5.4 - Multiplying Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 289: 29
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