Answer
$=1$.
Work Step by Step
The given expression is
$=(x+y)^2$
Substitute $x=2$ and $y=-1$.
$=(2+ (-1))^2$
Clear inner parentheses
$=(2-1)^2$
Use the law of exponents $(a)^{n}=a^{n}$
$=1^2$
Use $1^2=1$
$=1$.
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