A trinomial is a polynomial with three terms. It can be determined if it is a difference of two squares when you factor it.
The resulting factor of a trinomial that is a difference of two squares is: a²<span> – b</span>²<span> = (a + b)(a – b) or (a – b)(a + b)</span>
You will notice that the middle term is missing. This means that the middle term zeroes out as a result of having the same number of different signs (+ and -)
Answer:
$121.51
Step-by-step explanation:
At 18.7%, the monthly multiplier is 1+.187/12, so for the year, James' balance is multiplied by (1+.187/12)^12 ≈ 1.2038899
At 12.5%, the monthly multiplier is 1+.125/12, so for the year, James' balance is multiplied by (1+.125/12)^12 ≈ 1.1324161
The difference in these multipliers is ...
1.2038899 -1.13241605 = 0.0714739
so James' savings is ...
$1700 × 0.0714739 ≈ $121.51
5 is the y intercept.
-Always the number without the variable.
