Question

Multiply, using special product methods.
( x-5)^2
Medal will be given.

Answer 1

hint:

\[\Large (a-b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2\]

Answer 2

whats next?

Answer 3

what are a and b in this case?

Answer 4

a is x and b is -5 ?

Answer 5

well when talking about (a-b)^2, b is +5, but I see how you got -5

Answer 6

so...

\[\Large (a-b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2\]


\[\Large (x-5)^2 = x^2 - 2*x*5 + 5^2\]


\[\Large (x-5)^2 = x^2 - 10x + 25\]

Answer 7

so you solve the last part or just leave it like that?

Answer 8

what do you mean?

Answer 9

the 3rd statement