Simplify (x+8)^2

Problem

(x+8)2

Solution

1. Identify the expression as a square of a binomial in the form (a+b)2

2. Apply the formula for the square of a binomial, which is (a+b)2=a2+2*a*b+b2

3. Substitute a=x and b=8 into the formula.

4. Expand the terms to get x2+2*(x)*(8)+8

5. Simplify the constants and coefficients to reach the final polynomial.

Final Answer

(x+8)2=x2+16*x+64

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