Question

PLZ HELP THIS IS URGENT I WILL MARK BRAINLIEST.
(x + 1)^2 -8 (x - 1) +16 = ?

Answer 1

Answer:

x^2 - 6x + 25

Step-by-step explanation:

( x + 1 ) ^2 -8( x - 1 ) + 16

undo the square

x^2 + 2x + 1 -8(x - 1) + 16

distribute

x^2 + 2x + 1 -8x + 8 + 16

simplify

x^2 - 6x + 25