Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 7 - Cumulative Review - Page 564: 32

Answer

Answer: $4x^{2}$ -1

Work Step by Step

(2x + 1)(2x - 1) This can be put in a generalized statement: (a + b)(a - b) = $a^{2} - b^{2}$. Comparing the statement wth our expression, a = 2x and b = 1. Thus, (2x + 1)(2x - 1) = $(2x)^{2} - 1^{2}$ = $4x^{2}$ -1.
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