Which binomial square is 9a²−24ab+16b²?
A(3a+4b)²
B(9a−4b)²
C(3a−4b)²
D(3a−8b)²
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. (3a−4b)²
The square roots of the outside terms are 3a and 4b, and the negative middle term is −2(3a)(4b).
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