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express ((x - 2)^2) as a trinomial in standard form.
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Explanation:

Step1: Expand the square

$(x - 2)^2 = (x - 2)(x - 2)$

Step2: Apply distributive property

$= x(x - 2) - 2(x - 2)$

Step3: Multiply terms

$= x^2 - 2x - 2x + 4$

Step4: Combine like terms

$= x^2 - 4x + 4$

Answer:

$x^2 - 4x + 4$