College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter P - Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra - Mid-Chapter Check Point - Page 63: 21

Answer

$x^6-4$

Work Step by Step

FOIL the terms in the parentheses and use one of the power rules to combine the exponents. Then combine like terms to simplify. $(x^3+2)(x^3-2)$ $x^6-2x^3+2x^3-4$ $x^6-4$
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