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Ch. P - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 1, Problema 47

In Exercises 15–58, find each product. (4x2−1)2

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Recognize that the expression \((4x^2 - 1)^2\) is a binomial squared. Use the formula for the square of a binomial: \((a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2\).
Identify \(a = 4x^2\) and \(b = 1\) in the given expression.
Apply the formula: \((4x^2 - 1)^2 = (4x^2)^2 - 2(4x^2)(1) + (1)^2\).
Simplify each term: \((4x^2)^2 = 16x^4\), \(-2(4x^2)(1) = -8x^2\), and \((1)^2 = 1\).
Combine the simplified terms to express the expanded form: \(16x^4 - 8x^2 + 1\).

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