Hi, (x+7)^2 (x+7)(x+7) x^2 + 14x + 49 Note:SUM of the inner product(7x) and the outer product(7x) = 14x Checking our answer (x+7)(x+7)= x(x+7) + 7(x+7) = x^2 + 7x + 7x + 49 = x^2 +14x + 49