Question

Prove that the value of the expression: (3^5 - 3^4)(3^3 + 3^2) is divisible by 24. Answer format: The value of the expression is 24 • __

Answer 1

Explanation:

(3^5 - 3^4) (3^3 + 3^2)

= (243 - 81) (27 + 9)

= (162) (36)

= 5832

24 = 8*3

since 832 is divisible by 8 and 5+8+3+2 = 18 is divisible by 3

5832 is therefore divisible by 24

check:

5832/24 = 243