Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.4 - Multiplying Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 289: 27

Answer

$5x^4-17x^2y^2+6y^4$

Work Step by Step

Using the FOIL Method, $(a+b)(c+d)=ac+ad+bc+bd$, the given expression simplifies to \begin{align*} & (5x^2-2y^2)(x^2-3y^2) \\\\&= 5x^4-15x^2y^2-2x^2y^2+6y^4 \\\\&= 5x^4-17x^2y^2+6y^4 .\end{align*}
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