College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter P - Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra - Mid-Chapter Check Point - Page 63: 22

Answer

$x^4+4x^2+4$

Work Step by Step

FOIL the terms in the parentheses and use the power rule to combine the exponents. Then combine like terms to simplify. $(x^2+2)^2$ $(x^2+2)(x^2+2)$ $x^4+2x^2+2x^2+4$ $x^4+4x^2+4$
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