SOLUTION: Find a value of the variable that shows that the two expressions are not equivalent. (a + 5)2; a2 + 52

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Question 575096: Find a value of the variable that shows that the two expressions are not equivalent. (a + 5)2; a2 + 52
Answer by KMST(5328) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You probably meant %28a%2B5%29%5E2 and a%5E2%2B5%5E2.
It does not show that way, but I'm just guessing.
Any value for a except zero would show that %28a%2B5%29%5E2 and a%5E2%2B5%5E2 are not equivalent.