SOLUTION: How would you multiply this binomial? (4c-1)^2 I came up with 16c^2-8c+1... is that correct... or is it 16c^2+8c+1?

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Question 111554: How would you multiply this binomial?
(4c-1)^2
I came up with 16c^2-8c+1... is that correct... or is it 16c^2+8c+1?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
FOIL:(4c-1)(4c-1)=16c-4c-4c+1=16c-8c+1