Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.3 - Special Products of Polynomials - Exercises - Page 375: 15

Answer

$t^2-49$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=(t-7)(t+7)$ Use sum and difference pattern $(a-b)(a+b)=a^2-b^2$. We have $a=t$ and $b=7$. $=t^2-7^2$ Simplify. $=t^2-49$ Hence, the product is $t^2-49$.
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