Algebra Math

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[mystic granite]

note that every term is divisible by something

[vast socket]

a

[mystic granite]

yes, but even more than that

[vast socket]

a^2?

[mystic granite]

yep

so you can take a^2 out of everything

[vast socket]

how do i do -(2ax)^2 then?

[mystic granite]

square everything inside the brackets first

[vast socket]

without the brackets?

[mystic granite]

?

[vast socket]

is the answer -4ax

[mystic granite]

close, the a and the x should also be squared

[vast socket]

ax^2

-4ax^2

[mystic granite]

a^2

but yes

[vast socket]

huh

[mystic granite]

-4a^2*x^2

unless you've already taken the a out?

[vast socket]

oh

am i supposed to

I kind of get it noww

thanks

[mystic granite]

yay

[vast socket]

yay

[muted bone]

@vast socket you have to close the thread with +close

[vast socket]

+close