Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 8 - Graphing Quadratic Functions - 8.6 - Comparing Linear, Exponential, and Quadratic Functions - Exercises - Page 468: 49

Answer

$9a^2-25b^2$

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=(3a-5b)(3a+5b)$ Use sum and difference pattern $(a-b)(a+b)=a^2-b^2$. We have $a=3a$ and $b=5b$. $=(3a)^2-(5b)^2$ Simplify. $=9a^2-25b^2$ Hence, the product is $9a^2-25b^2$.
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