Example

Multiplying (m+4)2(m + 4)^2

Multiply the binomial square (m+4)2(m + 4)^2. Use the Binomial Squares Pattern (a+b)2=a2+2ab+b2(a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2, where a=ma = m and b=4b = 4. First, square the first term: m2m^2. Next, double the product of the two terms: 2m4=8m2 \cdot m \cdot 4 = 8m. Finally, square the last term: 42=164^2 = 16. Combine these three terms to obtain the trinomial m2+8m+16m^2 + 8m + 16.

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