Answer: S^64
Step-by-step explanation:
S^4 - 4.4.4 = 64
This is the diference of 2 perfect squares. 4 is a perfect square, x^2 is a perfect square, and 25 is a perfect square. The pattern for this is (ax + b)(ax - b). Our a is 2 since 2*2 = 4, and our b is 5 since 5*5 = 25. So your factors are (2a+5)(2a-5), choice C.
Let's create expressions and equations to model this situation. Let Anthony's age be a.
"Jim is 3 times as old as his cousin, Anthony." Jim's age is 3a.
"The difference in their age is 18." 3a - a = 18
How old is Jim?
Let's solve the above equation for a to first find Anthony's age.
3a - a = 18
2a = 18
a = 9
Remember, Jim's age is represented by the expression 3a. Substitute Anthony's age, 9, into the expression to find Jim's age.
3a
3(9)
27
Answer:
Jim is 27 years old.
2x -3y = 13
4x -y = -9
Multiply the second equation by -3 to make the coefficient of Y opposite the first equation.
4x -y = -9 x -3 = -12x + 3y = 27
Now add this to the first equation:
2x -12x = -10x
-3y +3y = 0
13 +27 = 40
Now you have :
-10x = 40
Divide each side by -10:
x = 40 / -10
x = -4
Now you have a value for x, replace that into the first equation and solve for y:
2(-4) - 3y = 13
-8 - 3y = 13
Add 8 to both sides:
-3y = 21
Divide both sides by -3:
y = 21/-3
y = -7
Now you have X = -4 and y = -7
(-4,-7)
