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The expression (3x - 4y²) (3x + 4y²) is equivalent to:

O9x²-16y^4
O9x²-8y^4
O9x² +16y^4
O6x²-16y^4
O6x²-8y^4

User Ddacot
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Answer:

9x²-16y^4

Explanation:

(3x - 4y²) (3x + 4y²)

→ expand the expression

(3x²) - (4y²)

→ simplify the expression

3² × x² - 4² × (y²)²

→ calculate

9x² - 16(y²)²

→ simplify (use (a^m)^n = a^mn

9x² - 16x^4

Answer: 9x² - 16x^4

hope this helps!

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