Expanding and Simplifying (x+4)(x+4) to Standard Form
In mathematics, standard form for a quadratic expression is represented as ax² + bx + c, where 'a', 'b', and 'c' are constants. To get the standard form of the expression (x+4)(x+4), we need to expand and simplify it.
Expanding the Expression
We can expand the expression using the FOIL method (First, Outer, Inner, Last).
- First: x * x = x²
- Outer: x * 4 = 4x
- Inner: 4 * x = 4x
- Last: 4 * 4 = 16
Now, we have: x² + 4x + 4x + 16
Simplifying the Expression
Combine the like terms (4x + 4x):
x² + 8x + 16
Final Result
Therefore, the standard form of (x+4)(x+4) is x² + 8x + 16.