SOLUTION: how can i find the square? (w-1/4)^2

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Question 74387: how can i find the square?
(w-1/4)^2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28w-1%2F4%29%5E2If you're trying to foil then multiply the first, inner, outer, and the last terms
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%28w-1%2F4%29%5E2=w%5E2-%282%2F4%29w%2B%281%2F16%29
%28w-1%2F4%29%5E2=w%5E2-%281%2F2%29w%2B%281%2F16%29