The correct next step Amy could take is to factor (x^2 - 16) on the left side of the equation to yield (x + 4)(x – 4)(x + 2) = 0.
The equation is given as:

The possible next steps are:
1. Expand the equation as follows

2. Express x^2 -16 as a difference of two squares as follows

However, the correct step in this case is to factor x^2 - 16 as a difference of two squares to give 
This is so, because the question says Amy is trying to solve for variable x.
This step will ensure that she gets the possible values of x, unlike expanding the whole equation .
Hence, the correct next step is 
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Well the answer is -2y-4 but the different terms in this problem are 4 and 5y and 3y where 5y and 3y are like terms
12/3 is rational
DescriptionIn mathematics, a rational number is a number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction
Simplifying
8a + 12b = 92
Solving
8a + 12b = 92
Solving for variable 'a'.
Move all terms containing a to the left, all other terms to the right.
Add '-12b' to each side of the equation.
8a + 12b + -12b = 92 + -12b
Combine like terms: 12b + -12b = 0
8a + 0 = 92 + -12b
8a = 92 + -12b
Divide each side by '8'.
a = 11.5 + -1.5b
Simplifying
a = 11.5 + -1.5b
Step-by-step explanation:
√7 + √7 = 2√7 (irrational)
√7 + (-√7) = 0 (rational)
√7 + 0 = √7 (irrational)
√7 + 7 = 7 + √7 (irrational)
The answer is the 2nd option / -√7.