Question

use multiplication to expand the expression below. then compute and/or simplify.
$(-2ab)^2$
answer attempt 1 out of 2
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expanded form:
answer:

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the squared expression

$(-2ab)^2 = (-2ab) \times (-2ab)$

Step2: Group constant and variable terms

$= (-2 \times -2) \times (a \times a) \times (b \times b)$

Step3: Simplify each grouped term

$= 4 \times a^2 \times b^2$

Step4: Combine into simplified form

$= 4a^2b^2$

Answer:

Expanded Form: $(-2ab)*(-2ab)$