Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
To rewrite the expression, first identify and interpret the individual parts.
Identify the various terms in the expression.
7+(x−2)2
Term One=7
Term Two=(x−2)2
Now, recall the general form for exponents.
a2=a⋅a(ax)3=ax⋅ax⋅ax
From there, expand the second term as follows.
(x−2)2=(x−2)⋅(x−2)
From here combine the first term with the expanded second term to result in the final solution.
7+(x−2)⋅(x−2)