SOLUTION: I did this problem and somehow came out with such a big answer that it does not seem right can anyone explain how to solve this by simplifying? Thank you. (2b+1)^4

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Question 188745: I did this problem and somehow came out with such a big answer that it does not seem right can anyone explain how to solve this by simplifying? Thank you.
(2b+1)^4
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(2b+1)^4
(2b+1)^2
=4b^2+3b+1
(4b^2+3b+1)^2
=16b^4+32b^3+24b^2+8b+1
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Ed