Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.7 - Factoring Special Products - Exercises - Page 401: 11

Answer

$900$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $= 78^2-72^2$ Use difference of two square pattern $a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)$. We have $a=78$ and $b=72$. $= (78+72)(78-72)$ Simplify. $= (150)(6)$ Multiply. $= 900$ Hence, the solution is $900$.
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