when this is simplified: (x+5)^2 do you get x^2+5^2?

Question

I need to know because I have been wondering this for a while.

Answer 1

No, you are multiplying two binomials.

 

It would be (x+5)(x+5) and you would have to FOIL it, First Outer Inner Last or:

 

 

x² + 5x + 5x + 25 = x² + 10x + 25

 

This is actually making it more complex not less.