Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
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Chapter 5 - Section 5.4 - Polynomials in Several Variables - Exercise Set - Page 376: 48

Answer

$x^2y^2-10xy+25$

Work Step by Step

Using $(a\pm b)^2=a^2\pm2ab+b^2$ or the square of a binomial, the square of the given expression, $ (xy-5)^2 ,$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} (xy)^2-2(xy)(5)+(5)^2 \\\\= x^2y^2-10xy+25 .\end{array}
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