Which expression is equivalent to (x+2)²?

A x² + 4

B x² + 4x + 4

C x² + 2x + 4

D 2x² + 4

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

(x+2)² = x² + 2(2)(x) + 4 = x² + 4x + 4.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which expression is equivalent to (x+2)²?" is Option B: x² + 4x + 4.

The other options — A) x² + 4, C) x² + 2x + 4, D) 2x² + 4 — are incorrect for this PSAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: (x+2)² = x² + 2(2)(x) + 4 = x² + 4x + 4.

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Which expression is equivalent to (x+2)²?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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