Which of the following expressions represents the square of the sum of \(x\) and \(y\)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(x^2+2xy+y^2\)
\((x+y)^2=(x+y)(x+y)\). On multiplying, the middle terms give \(xy+xy=2xy\), so the expression is \(x^2+2xy+y^2\). Exam tip: check the sign of the middle term carefully.
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\(x^2+2xy+y^2\)
Why is this the correct answer?
\((x+y)^2=(x+y)(x+y)\). On multiplying, the middle terms give \(xy+xy=2xy\), so the expression is \(x^2+2xy+y^2\). Exam tip: check the sign of the middle term carefully.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Exploring Algebraic Identities. Topic: Algebraic identities.
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