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Where the Formulas Come From · Medium problem

A student expands (6x+7)2(6x + 7)^2 like this:

Step 1. (6x+7)2=(6x)2+(7)2(6x + 7)^2 = (6x)^2 + (7)^2

Step 2. =36x2+49= 36 x^{2} + 49

Which step is wrong, and what is the correct expansion?