Answer:
B
Step-by-step explanation:
If C is the correct answer and if the final result is multiplied out, where does the minus sign in a^4 - b^4 come from? All pluses don't make a minus. A is incorrect.
If D is correct, then a^2 - b^2 should be further factored producing a different kind of answer, like (a + b)^2(c-d)^2 which is not the same as a^4 - b^4. So D is not correct.
The first step in factoring a^4 - b^4 is (a^2 + b^2)(a^2 - b^2) A doesn't lead you anywhere. A is incorrect. The answer must be B.
a^4 - b^4 = (a^2 - b^2)(a^2 + b^2) The first term factors.
a4 - b^4 = (a + b)(a - b) (a^2 +b^2)
Answer:
where is the picture?I think you forgot to put it
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Answer:
See Discussion below
Discussion:
Let a/b and c/d be rational numbers we wish to multiply. Then
(a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d)
The numerator (a*c) is the product of two integers ( a and c) and the denominator (b*d) is also ( b and d). In that way multiplying rational numbers is like multiplying integers.
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MrB
Answer:
9
Step-by-step explanation:
3½ + 5½ can also be phrased as 3.5 + 5.5
3.5 + 5.5 = 9
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
x = cheaper compact disc
y = more expensive compact disc
x + y = 375.....x = 375 - y
12.95x + 14.95y = 5306.25
12.95(375 - y) + 14.95y = 5306.25
4856.25 - 12.95y + 14.95y = 5306.25
4856.25 + 2y = 5306.25
2y = 5306.25 - 4856.25
2y = 450
y = 450/2
y = 225 <==== there were 225 of the more expensive compact discs sold
x + y = 375
x + 225 = 375
x = 375 - 225
x = 150 <==== there were 150 of the cheaper compact discs sold
check...
12.95x + 14.95y = 5306.25
12.95(150) + 14.95(225) = 5306.25
1942.50 + 3363.75 = 5306.25
5306.25 = 5306.25 (correct)
