Expand and simplify the algebraic expression:
(x - 5)2 + (x + 3)2 + 4x
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 2(x2 + 17).
(x - 5)2 + (x + 3)2 + 4x
⇒ x2 + 25 - 10x + x2 + 9 + 6x + 4x
⇒ 2x2 + 34
⇒ 2(x2 + 17)