How to write an equation from vertex form to standard form

The video tutorial covers the concept of squaring numbers, emphasizing that squaring involves multiplying a number by itself. It warns against distributing powers across addition and subtraction. The tutorial also introduces methods like FOIL and the box method for multiplication. It demonstrates applying the distributive property to solve equations and concludes with a review to ensure understanding.

Explain why you cannot distribute a square across addition and subtraction.

What does it mean to square a quantity in algebra?

Describe the process of cubing a quantity.

What is the distributive property and how is it applied in the context of the given problem?

How do you combine like terms in an algebraic expression?