question\nexpress $(x - 8)^2$ as a trinomial in standard form.

Explanation:

Step1: Apply the formula $(a - b)^2=a^2-2ab + b^2$

Here $a = x$ and $b = 8$, so $(x - 8)^2=x^2-2\times x\times8+8^2$.

Step2: Simplify the expression

$x^2-2\times x\times8+8^2=x^2 - 16x+64$.

Answer:

$x^2 - 16x + 64$