Using distributive law,

Question:

 Using distributive law, find the squares of (a) 101 (b) 72

Solution:

(a) We have, 1012 = 101 x 101

= 101(100+ 1)= 10100+ 101 = 10201

(b) We have, 722 = 72 x 72 = 72 x (70 + 2)

= 5040+ 144= 5184

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