SOLUTION: I need help! Express as a polynomial (x+a)[x^2-ax/x] How do I figure this out?

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Question 71825: I need help!
Express as a polynomial
(x+a)[x^2-ax/x]
How do I figure this out?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x+a)[(x^2-ax)/x]
=(x+a)(x-a)
=x^2-a^2
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Cheers,
Stan H.