Example 1

Topic:
Square
Use a polynomial identity to expand the expression .
  1. Determine which identity is written in the same form as the given expression.
  2. Replace a and b in the identity with the terms in the given expression.
  3. Simplify the expression by finding any products and evaluating any exponents.
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