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OpenStudy (caitlyn):

Can someone help me with the first step in solving this problem? What is the simpler form of (5x^3+2)(5x^3-2)?

OpenStudy (aravindg):

(a+b)(a-b)=(a^2-b^2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it is a difference of squares: 25x^6-4 is the answer bc the middle terms cancel

OpenStudy (aravindg):

use that property here

OpenStudy (caitlyn):

wait what property?

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