What is the simplified form of ( (4x-5)^2-(16x^2+25) )?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: -40x
Using the identity a^2-2ab+b^2, (4x-5)^2=16x^2-40x+25. On subtracting (16x^2+25), both 16x^2 and 25 cancel, leaving -40x. Option D, -20x, may result from incorrectly taking half of the middle term 2(4x)(5)=40x. In exams, always check the sign and factor 2 in the middle term while expanding a square.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
-40x
Why is this the correct answer?
Using the identity a^2-2ab+b^2, (4x-5)^2=16x^2-40x+25. On subtracting (16x^2+25), both 16x^2 and 25 cancel, leaving -40x. Option D, -20x, may result from incorrectly taking half of the middle term 2(4x)(5)=40x. In exams, always check the sign and factor 2 in the middle term while expanding a square.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Exploring Algebraic Identities. Topic: Algebraic identities.
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