SOLUTION: If {{{k=((x+1)(x-1))/3}}} and k=0, what does {{{3x^2}}} equal in terms of k? A) 3k B) 9k C) 3k+1 D) 9k+3

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Question 1043620: If and k=0, what does equal in terms of k?
A) 3k
B) 9k
C) 3k+1
D) 9k+3

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



First solve for x^2





Multiply both sides by 3





Use the difference of squares rule


Add 1 to both sides








Now multiply both sides by 3











The final answer is choice D) 9k+3



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