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Algebraic Expressions
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### Simplify \((x - 4)^2\)
**Question:**
1. Simplify \((x - 4)^2\)
**Options:**
- **A.** \( x^2 - 8 \)
- **B.** \( x^2 + 16 \)
- **C.** \( x^2 - 16 \)
- **D.** \( x^2 - 8x + 16 \)
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In this question, you are asked to simplify the given expression \((x - 4)^2\). This involves expanding the binomial expression using the formula \((a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2\).
To solve the problem:
1. Identify the values of \(a\) and \(b\): \(a = x\) and \(b = 4\).
2. Apply the binomial expansion formula:
\[
(x - 4)^2 = x^2 - 2 \cdot x \cdot 4 + 4^2
\]
3. Simplify the expression:
\[
= x^2 - 8x + 16
\]
Thus, the correct answer is:
**D.** \( x^2 - 8x + 16 \)
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