SOLUTION: Multiply. k^2 + 8k + 16 k^2 + 8k ----------- -- x ----------- k^2 + 12k + 32 k^2 + 2k - 8

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Question 64625: Multiply.
k^2 + 8k + 16 k^2 + 8k
-------------- x -----------
k^2 + 12k + 32 k^2 + 2k - 8
Answer by 303795(602) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factorise as much as possible then cancel out common factors.

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