Explanation Given: The expression is x 2 + 4 . Calculation: The expression is x 2 + 4 . The expression x 2 + 4 can be rewritten as < To determine b. To simplify: The expression ( x + 2 ) 2 .

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Chapter 5.5, Problem 24PS

To determine

a.

To simplify:

The expression x2+4.

To determine

b.

To simplify:

The expression (x+2)2.

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