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: 16

Answer

$m^2-36$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=(m+6)(m-6)$ Use sum and difference pattern $(a+b)(a-b)=a^2-b^2$. We have $a=m$ and $b=6$. $=m^2-6^2$ Simplify. $=m^2-36$ Hence, the product is $m^2-36$.
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