Q. Expand.If necessary, combine like terms.(5x−6)2=□
Recognize as binomial squared: Recognize the expression as a binomial squared.The expression (5x−6)2 is a binomial squared, which means it is equivalent to (5x−6)(5x−6).
Apply FOIL method: Apply the FOIL method to expand the binomial.FOIL stands for First, Outer, Inner, Last, which refers to the terms in each binomial that are multiplied together.First: (5x)∗(5x)=25x2Outer: (5x)∗(−6)=−30xInner: (−6)∗(5x)=−30xLast: (−6)∗(−6)=36
Combine like terms: Combine like terms.After applying the FOIL method, we have the terms 25x2, −30x, −30x, and 36. The like terms here are −30x and −30x.25x2+(−30x)+(−30x)+36=25x2−60x+36
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