Q. Expand. If necessary, combine like terms.(x+7)2=
Identify special case: Identify the special case that applies to this problem.The expression (x+7)2 is in the form of (a+b)2.Special case: (a+b)2=a2+2ab+b2
Identify values of a and b: Identify the values of a and b.Compare (x+7)2 with (a+b)2.a=xb=7
Apply binomial formula: Apply the square of a binomial formula to expand (x+7)2.(a+b)2=a2+2ab+b2(x+7)2=x2+2(x)(7)+72
Simplify the expression: Simplify the expression x2+2(x)(7)+72.x2+2(x)(7)+72= x2+(2⋅7)x+49= x2+14x+49
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