Question

rewrite this expression as a power and select the answer from the choices.
$(x + 5)(x + 5)$
after you pick your answer press go.
a. $(2x + 10)^2$ b. $(x + 10)^2$
c. $(x + 5)^{10}$ d. $(x + 5)^{25}$
e. $(x + 5)^2$

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the exponent rule

When a number or expression is multiplied by itself, it can be written as that expression raised to the power of 2. The rule is \(a\times a = a^{2}\).

Step2: Apply the rule to the given expression

In the expression \((x + 5)(x + 5)\), we have the same binomial \((x + 5)\) multiplied by itself. So, using the rule \(a\times a=a^{2}\) where \(a=(x + 5)\), we get \((x + 5)^{2}\).

Answer:

E. \((x + 5)^{2}\)