Yes they are equivalent expressions. If you take the z to the power of two, and subtract that from the other z to the power of two, it is zero. So you are left with four which is the answer
Answer:
The current is 34 mph in still water, I think I could be wrong.
Answer:
correct
Step-by-step explanation:
The perimeter is the sum of the sides.
Rectangle ( opposite sides are congruent ), thus
perimeter = 2x + 2(x + 18) = 2x + 2x + 36 = 4x + 36
Square ( sides are congruent ), thus
perimeter = 4(x + 9) = 4x + 36
The perimeters are the same, so the student is correct