Expanding (x+4)(x+4)
The expression (x+4)(x+4) is a product of two binomials, and expanding it involves using the FOIL method.
FOIL stands for:
- First: Multiply the first terms of each binomial.
- Outer: Multiply the outer terms of the binomials.
- Inner: Multiply the inner terms of the binomials.
- Last: Multiply the last terms of each binomial.
Let's apply this to our expression:
First: x * x = x²
Outer: x * 4 = 4x
Inner: 4 * x = 4x
Last: 4 * 4 = 16
Now, add all the terms together:
x² + 4x + 4x + 16
Combine like terms:
x² + 8x + 16
Therefore, the expanded form of (x+4)(x+4) is x² + 8x + 16.
Note: Since (x+4)(x+4) is the same binomial multiplied by itself, it can also be written as (x+4)².