SOLUTION: What does in terms of a and b mean in the question {{{(a+b)^2}}}? It says write an equivalent expression of that equation in terms of a and b. If possible could you write out he wo

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Question 985593: What does in terms of a and b mean in the question %28a%2Bb%29%5E2? It says write an equivalent expression of that equation in terms of a and b. If possible could you write out he work too?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Expression raised to a power. You know what an exponent is and means.

%28a%2Bb%29%28a%2Bb%29

Distributive Property:
%28a%2Bb%29%28a%29%2B%28a%2Bb%29%28b%29

Again:
a%2Aa%2Ba%2Ab%2Ba%2Ab%2Bb%2Ab

a%5E2%2B2ab%2Bb%5E2