Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
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Chapter 6 - Section 6.2 - Factoring Trinomials Whose Leading Coefficient is 1 - Exercise Set - Page 437: 94

Answer

False. To make the statement true, omit the word "never".

Work Step by Step

Take for example $(x+1)(x+1)$ and simplify using FOIL: $...=x^{2}+x+x+1$ $= x^{2}+2x+1,$ which IS a trinomial that HAS identical factors. False. To make the statement true, omit the word "never".
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