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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Compare and contrast the similarities and differences of the two. (x + 6)(x - 6)=x^2-36 (x - 6)(x - 6)=x^2-12x+36

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i know that they're different ... im over thinking this...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

They both are a binomial product.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The outcome its a polynomial in both cases both the first one does not have an x term.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i knew i was overthinking this

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hehe don't worry

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Both are the product of two binomials. The first one is difference of squares while the second is a perfect square trinomial.

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