SOLUTION: I need help in answering this problem: (2x^2 + y^2)^2 I have to simplify it.

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Question 33888: I need help in answering this problem:
(2x^2 + y^2)^2
I have to simplify it.
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(2x^2 + y^2)^2
is the same as:
(2x^2 + y^2)(2x^2 + y^2)
4x^4 + 2x^2y^2 + 2x^2y^2 + y^4
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