Apply Binomial Theorem: To expand the expression (a+b)2, we will apply the binomial theorem or use the formula for the square of a binomial, which is (x+y)2=x2+2xy+y2.
Identify x and y: First, we identify the terms x and y from our expression, where x=a and y=b.
Substitute and Expand: Now, we substitute a for x and b for y into the formula: (a+b)2=a2+2ab+b2.
Calculate Each Term: We perform the calculations for each term: a2 is the square of a, 2ab is two times the product of a and b, and b2 is the square of b.
Final Expanded Form: The expanded form of (a+b)2 is therefore a2+2ab+b2.
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