Answer:
Always
Explanation:
The first term of the product is always the first term of the original binomial squared.
The middle term of the product is always negative and equal to twice the product of the first and last terms of the original binomial.
The last term of the product is always positive and equal to the last term of the original binomial squared.
EX: Find the product of (3x − 4)2.
Identify what a and b are in the given binomial. Here, a is equal to 3x and b is equal to 4.
(3x − 4)2
substitute a for 3 times x and substitute b for 4 a b
Now, substitute the values for a and b into a2 − 2ab + b2.
a2 − 2ab + b2
Make sure you place the term in parentheses when it involves more than one factor. Then, use the Power of a Product rule to simplify.
(3x)2 − 2(3x)(4) + (4)2
32x2 − 24x + 16
9x2 − 24x + 16
Done!