SOLUTION: Find a value of the variable that shows that the two expressions are not equivalent. (a + 5)^2; a^2 + 5^2

SOLUTION: Find a value of the variable that shows that the two expressions are not equivalent. (a + 5)^2; a^2 + 5^2

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Question 835731: Find a value of the variable that shows that the two expressions are not equivalent. (a + 5)^2; a^2 + 5^2
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a^2+10a+25 = a^2+25
They are only equal when a=0

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