Question

Multiply as indicated. Write the product in standard form. An explanation is needed. (2+i)^2

Answer 1

Answer:

2^2 + i^2  or 4 + i^2 (depending if the teacher wants it simplified or not)

Step-by-step explanation:

(2+i)^2

Basically just add the power to each number using the distributive property. 2 would go to 2^2 (which can be simplified to four) and i would go to i^2.