This is a difference of perfect squares which is of the form:
(a^2-b^2)
And which always factors to:
(a-b)(a+b)
In this case:
(5x-8)(5x+8)
Answer:
incorrect
Step-by-step explanation:
this is because it would be 1/2 and 1/6. you would have to multiply the bases for a probability of 1/12
Answer:
34 cm
Step-by-step explanation:
The actual question is How many inches of ribbon Peter will need to make the "X".
Using the Pythagorean theorem, the length of the diagonal of a square with 12 cm sides is:

Since the "X" requires two diagonals, the length of ribbon required is:

The length required, rounded to the nearest centimeter, is 34 cm.