Question

express (x - 12)^2 as a trinomial in standard form. answer attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula $(a - b)^2=a^{2}-2ab + b^{2}$

Here $a = x$ and $b = 12$.

Step2: Substitute values into the formula

$(x - 12)^2=x^{2}-2\times x\times12+12^{2}$.

Step3: Simplify the expression

$x^{2}-24x + 144$.

Answer:

$x^{2}-24x + 144$