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Also verified against direct computation: (a + b)²
The A Plus B Whole Square Calculator is a simple online tool that helps you calculate the square of the sum of two numbers using the algebraic identity (a + b)². Enter the values of a and b to quickly get the calculated result.
The standard whole square formula for the sum of two terms is:
This formula is also known as the square of a binomial. Instead of multiplying (a + b) by itself, you can use this identity to expand and calculate the expression quickly.
Suppose a = 5 and b = 3. Using the whole square formula:
Therefore, (5 + 3)² = 64.
The whole square identity for the sum of two terms is (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b².
The expression (a + b)² includes an additional middle term, 2ab. Therefore, (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b², not simply a² + b².
Yes. The calculator can be used with positive or negative values, provided the input fields accept those numbers.