How do you multiply (6a+b)^{2}?

Rodrigo Underwood

Rodrigo Underwood

Answered question

2022-02-10

How do you multiply (6a+b)2?

Answer & Explanation

Ashly Forbes

Ashly Forbes

Beginner2022-02-11Added 12 answers

(6a+b)2 is the same as saying (6a+b)(6a+b).
We will use the mnemonic FOIL to solve this equation. FOIL stand for:
Firsts
Outers
Inners
Lasts
(a+b)(c+d)
(6a+b)(6a+b)
Firsts: 6a×6a36a2
Outers: 6a×b6ab
Inners: b×6a6ab
Lasts: b×bb2
Now put them all together and simplify:
362+6ab+6ab+b2
362+12ab+b2

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