SOLUTION: Factor the following completely. I just really can't get it :( It already looks factored out :
1) (a+b)^2 - 4(a+b) - 3
2) (x-y)^2 - 8(x-y) - 9
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Question 626924: Factor the following completely. I just really can't get it :( It already looks factored out :
1) (a+b)^2 - 4(a+b) - 3
2) (x-y)^2 - 8(x-y) - 9
Found 2 solutions by reviewermath, psbhowmick:
Answer by reviewermath(1029) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Answer by psbhowmick(878) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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