Expand (x+5)2

Expand and distribute algebraic expressions using FOIL and distribution.

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Answer

2x + 10

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2x + 10

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2x + 10

How to expand (x+5)2

To expand (x+5)2, distribute each term across the other factor and combine like terms. The result is 2x + 10.

This is a algebraic expansion — we multiply out brackets and simplify. For binomials, the FOIL method (First, Outer, Inner, Last) is commonly used.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to (x+5)2?
The answer is 2x + 10.

What method is used?
the distributive property (FOIL for two binomials) — multiply each term in one factor by every term in the other, then combine like terms.