SOLUTION: please multiply and simplify this polynomial. (2a-5) to the second power. Thanks.

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Question 182420: please multiply and simplify this polynomial.

(2a-5) to the second power.

Thanks.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
please multiply and simplify this polynomial.
(2a-5) to the second power.
please multiply and simplify this polynomial.
(2a-5) to the second power.
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(2a - 5)^2 = (2a-5)(2a-5) = 4a^2 -10a -10a + 25 = 4a^2 - 20a + 25
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Cheers,
Stan H.