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Question 627301: Identify the PRODUCT before MULTIPLING. Please show your work.
Problem: (X^2 - 5) (X ^2 + X-1)
Product:
Solution:
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This is what I thought: Product (a+b)= a4+b3
c=1
d=8
Am I totally confused and have it all wrong?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

Re TY, Recommend always looking for similar examples to follow when You are not 

quite sure of How to proceed.  

Identify the PRODUCT before MULTIPLING. Please show your work.

Problem: (X^2 - 5) (X ^2 + X-1)

Product:  

Solution: X%5E4+%2B+X%5E3+-+6X%5E2+-+5X+%2B+5