1. The problem is to expand the binomial square $(x + 2)^2$. 2. Use the formula for the square of a binomial: $$(a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2$$ 3. Here, $a = x$ and $b = 2$. Substitute these values: $$x^2 + 2 \cdot x \cdot 2 + 2^2 = x^2 + 4x + 4$$ 4. So, the expanded form of $(x + 2)^2$ is: $$x^2 + 4x + 4$$ This completes the first problem.