SOLUTION: If (5x−2)^2=ax^2−bx+c, what is the value of a+c^2?

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Question 1032865: If (5x−2)^2=ax^2−bx+c, what is the value of a+c^2?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If (5x−2)^2=ax^2−bx+c, what is the value of a+c^2?
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25x^2-20x+4 = ax^2-bx+c
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a = 25 ; b = 20 ; c = 4
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Ans: a+c^2 = 25+4^2 = 25+16 = 41
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Cheers,
Stan H
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