Question

Expand. If necessary, combine like terms. (x – 5)2 =

Answer 1

To expand  you must first distribute (multiply) the 2 to the numbers inside the parentheses

2(x - 5)

(2 * x) + (2 * (-5) )

2x + (-10)

2x - 10

There are no like terms, therefore (x - 5)2 expanded is 2x - 10

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