Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 4 - Polynomials - 4.7 Polynomials in Several Variables - 4.7 Exercise Set - Page 284: 47

Answer

$x^2y^2+4xy-5$

Work Step by Step

Using $(a+b)(c+d)=ac+ad+bc+bd$ or the product of $2$ binomials, the given expression, $ (xy-1)(xy+5) ,$ simplifies to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} xy(xy)+xy(5)-1(xy)-1(5) \\\\= x^2y^2+5xy-xy-5 \\\\= x^2y^2+4xy-5 .\end{array}
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