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It equals 1 74/81 which is less than 3 4/9
For these kinds of expressions use FOIL (first, outside, inside, last).
-2x • 9x = -18x^2
-2x • -3y = 6xy
8y • 9x = 72 xy
8y • -3y = -24y^2
Now combine them all:
-18x^2 + 78xy - 24y^2
In mathematics: Arithmetic progression, sequence of numbers such that the difference of any two successive members of the sequence is a constant. Geometric progression, sequence of numbers such that the quotient of any two successive members of the sequence is a constant. so i chose b)Sequences