SOLUTION: I need help (2x + 8)^2

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Question 231741: I need help
(2x + 8)^2
Answer by curioustoknow(5) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
there is actually a property to solve this, let me explain it first,ok?
(a+b)^2= a^2 +2ab+b^2
lets apply this in your problem:
(2x+8)^2 = (2x)^2+ 2(2*8) + (8)^2 = 4x^2 +32+64 = 4(x)^2 + 96