If (a+b)^2 = a^2 + 6b +b^2 ,what is the value of a?

Answer 1

Well, (a+b)^2
= a^2 + 2ab + b^2

now match up the terms with a^2 + 6b +b^2.

Answer 2

I don't understand what u mean by matching up the terms

Answer 3

a^2 + 6b +b^2 <-----> a^2 + 2ab + b^2

how about 2ab = 6b
solve for a