Quantitative AptitudeAlgebra

(a+b)² Formula

basic Level

Formula

(a+b)² = a² + 2ab + b²

Explanation

The square of sum of two numbers equals the sum of their squares plus twice their product.

Example

(3+4)² = 9 + 24 + 16 = 49

Quick Trick & Mnemonic

MNEMONIC: 'AaBbC' - First A squared, then 2aB, then B squared. Remember: middle term is always 2ab.