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which polynomial identity will prove that 49 = (2+5)^2?

Is it difference of squares, Difference of cubes, Sum of cubes or square of binomial?

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Need quick help, Will give medal!:

which polynomial identity will prove that 49 = (2+5)^2?

Is it difference of squares, Difference of cubes, Sum of cubes or square of binomial?

anonymous · Answer

sqaure of binomial.  Difference of anything involves subtraction, and 2/5 are both not perfect cubes

solomonzelman · Answer

$$49=7^2$$

ybarrap · Answer

(2+5)^2 = 2^2*5^0+2^1*5^1+2^0*5^2=4+10+25=49, using the binomial theorem: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binomial_theorem A binomial means two terms. The result of which is squared.