Selection Post Phase XIV (Graduate)23 Sep 2026Shift 1Algebra

Which of the following represents (x + y)2?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा (x + y)2 को निरूपित करता है?

Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation

Answer: (B) x2 + 2xy + y2

(x + y)2 = (x + y)(x + y) = x2 + xy + xy + y2
= x2 + 2xy + y2
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उत्तर x2 + 2xy + y2 है।
(x + y)2 = (x + y)(x + y) = x2 + xy + xy + y2
= x2 + 2xy + y2
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The answer is x2 + 2xy + y2.
SMART APPROACH

x = 2, y = 1 रखें: (x + y)2 = 9। विकल्पों से 5, 9, 1 और 3 मिलते हैं, इसलिए उत्तर x2 + 2xy + y2 है।

Put x = 2, y = 1: (x + y)2 = 9. The options give 5, 9, 1 and 3, so the answer is x2 + 2xy + y2.

Source: Selection Post Phase XIV (Graduate) · 23 Sep 2026 · Shift 1। Solution: Prashant Sir, Vijayastra।Source: Selection Post Phase XIV (Graduate) · 23 Sep 2026 · Shift 1. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Vijayastra.