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19 April, 00:46

Alyssa is factoring the following expression p∆2-8p-9. She said the answer is (p-1) (p + 9). Is she correct? If not, explain her error and find the correct answer.

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  1. 19 April, 00:58
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    p^2-8p-9

    factor out the trinomial

    (p-9) (p+1)

    Therefore, she's incorrect. Because (p-1) (p+9) = p^2-p+9p-9=p^2+8p-9 and that's different from p^2-8p-9.
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