SOLUTION: write an example of two binomials that when multiplied will have a final answer of only 2 terms

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Question 815947: write an example of two binomials that when multiplied will have a final answer of only 2 terms
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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A difference of squares is a good example. Multiply x-2 and x+2 to get


%28x-2%29%28x%2B2%29+=+x%5E2+%2B+2x+-+2x+-+4+=+x%5E2+-+4


Therefore, %28x-2%29%28x%2B2%29+=+x%5E2+-+4