Q. Expand.If necessary, combine like terms.(7x−1)2=□
Apply binomial square formula: Apply the formula for the square of a binomial.The square of a binomial (a−b)2 is equal to a2−2ab+b2.Here, a=7x and b=1.
Calculate first term square: Calculate the square of the first term (7x)2.(7x)2=49x2
Calculate product of terms: Calculate twice the product of the two terms, −2×(7x)×1.−2×(7x)×1=−14x
Calculate second term square: Calculate the square of the second term (−1)2.(−1)2=1
Combine results: Combine the results from steps 2, 3, and 4. 49x2−14x+1
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