Think of a whole number Subtract 2. Take the original number and add to find the product of the numbers. Subtract the square of the original number use polynomials to show how this number trick works

(x - 2)(x + 2) - x^2 ?=? -4

Let's simplify the left hand side.

(x - 2)(x + 2) - x^2

x^2 - 2x + 2x - 4 - x^2

(x^2 - x^2) + (-2x + 2x) + (-4)

0 + 0 + -4

-4

Step-by-step explanation:

think about it deeply and passionately about this property

i am sorry

complete the steps to find the area of the trapezoid.

area of rectangle = 256   square units

area of triangle 1 = 24  square units

area of triangle 2 = 16  square units

area of triangle 3 =   96 square units

area of trapezoid = 120  square units

step-by-step explanation: