Question

Which set of directions correctly describes how to simplify the polynomial 2(y + 4)2 – 2 + 7y?

1. Square the binomial.
2. Subtract 2 – 2 and add 16.
3. Combine like terms using addition and subtraction.
1. Multiply the term in parentheses by 2.
2. Square the 8.
3. Combine like terms using addition and subtraction.
1. Multiply the term in parentheses by 2.
2. Square the resulting binomial.
3. Combine like terms using addition and subtraction.
1. Square the binomial.
2. Multiply the resulting trinomial by 2.
3. Combine like terms using addition and subtraction.

Answer 1

@AlexandervonHumboldt2 @MARC_

Answer 2

2(y+4)*2-2+7y=Multiply the term in parentheses by 2. Multiply the resulting trinomial by 2.Combine like terms using addition and subtraction. i guess but not sure