SOLUTION: Find each of the following squares. (w - 1/4)^2 I am a little confused on how to solve these types of problems and need some assistance. I would greatly appreciate your help. Th

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Question 70023This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra
: Find each of the following squares. (w - 1/4)^2
I am a little confused on how to solve these types of problems and need some assistance. I would greatly appreciate your help. Thanks This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(w - 1/4)^2
Use FOIL:
= (w- 1/4)(w- 1/4)
F: w*w=w^2
O: w*(-1/4)=(-1/4) w
I: (-1/4)w = (-1/4)w
L: (-1/4)*(-1/4)= 1/16
Combine these to get:
= w^2 -(1/2)w + 1/16
Cheers,
Stan H.