Question

Which algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below? [x +2 - (5x + 5)]2

Answer 1

[x + 2 - (5x + 5)] ² =
[x + 2 - 5x - 5]² =
[x - 5x + 2 - 5]² =
[-4x - 3]² =
(-4x)² - 2.(-4x).3 + (-3)² =
16x² + 24x + 9

Answer:
$\boxed{C = 16x^2 + 24x + 9}$