(16−−√)squared =
in simplest form.
Starting with (16−−√)squared:
(16−−√)squared = (16−−√)(16−−√) [Using the exponent rule for multiplication]
= (16)(16) - (16)(−−√) - (−−√)(16) + (−−√)(−−√) [Using FOIL method]
= 256 - 32√ + 32√ - 16 [Simplifying middle terms]
= 240 [Simplifying the constants]
Therefore, (16−−√)squared = 240 in simplest form.