SOLUTION: I need help solving [3+(4b+1)]^2 I know what the answer should be, 16b^2+32b+16 but I am not sure how to actually work the problem out to find the answer.

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: I need help solving [3+(4b+1)]^2 I know what the answer should be, 16b^2+32b+16 but I am not sure how to actually work the problem out to find the answer. This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra

Answer by checkley71(8403)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
[3+(4b+1)]^2
[3+4b+1]^2
[4b+4]^2
(4b+4)(4b+4) use the FOIL process First*First, Outer*Outer, Inner*Inner, Last*Last
4b*4b+4*4b+4*4b+4*4
16b^2+16b+16b+16
16b^2+32b+16
YOU HAVE THE CORRECT ANSWER.
HOPE THIS HELPS :)

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