Table of contents
- 0. Review of Algebra4h 16m
- 1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
0. Review of Algebra
Polynomials Intro
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Problem 43b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionFind each product. See Examples 5 and 6. (2m+3)(2m-3)
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Factoring
Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into simpler components, or factors, that when multiplied together yield the original expression. In the context of the question, recognizing that (2m+3) and (2m-3) are binomials that can be multiplied using the difference of squares formula is essential for finding the product.
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Difference of Squares
The difference of squares is a specific algebraic identity that states that the product of two binomials in the form (a+b)(a-b) equals a² - b². This concept is crucial for simplifying the expression (2m+3)(2m-3) into a more manageable form, as it allows us to directly apply the identity to find the product.
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Binomial Multiplication
Binomial multiplication involves multiplying two binomials, which are algebraic expressions containing two terms. Understanding how to distribute each term in one binomial to every term in the other is key to finding the product. In this case, applying the distributive property will help in calculating the final result of (2m+3)(2m-3).
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