It looks like you've uploaded an image of the cover of a book titled
"Foundations of Algebra Practice Book" by Sadlier-Oxford. However, there is
no specific problem or task visible on the cover itself—just the title, publisher, and some illustrative graphics (like the Golden Gate Bridge, a honeycomb with bees, a puzzle globe, and a stack of blue blocks).
There’s also a handwritten equation on the cover:
(2x + 9)(2x - 9) = 4x² - 81
This appears to be a
difference of squares identity, which is a common algebraic concept.
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Let's solve and explain this equation:
We are given:
$$
(2x + 9)(2x - 9) = 4x^2 - 81
$$
#### Step 1: Use the Difference of Squares Formula
The formula for the difference of squares is:
$$
(a + b)(a - b) = a^2 - b^2
$$
Here, $ a = 2x $, $ b = 9 $
So:
$$
(2x + 9)(2x - 9) = (2x)^2 - (9)^2 = 4x^2 - 81
$$
✔ This matches the right-hand side of the equation.
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Final Answer:
$$
(2x + 9)(2x - 9) = 4x^2 - 81 \quad \text{is true for all values of } x.
$$
This is an
identity, meaning it holds true for
all real numbers $ x $. It demonstrates the
difference of squares pattern.
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Summary:
- The expression $(2x + 9)(2x - 9)$ simplifies to $4x^2 - 81$ using the difference of squares.
- This is not a problem to solve for $x$, but rather an identity that illustrates a key algebraic concept.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of foundations of algebra worksheet.