Multiply Using the Rule for Finding the Product of the Sum

question 8

Multiple Choice

Multiply using the rule for finding the product of the sum and difference of two terms.
- $$( x + 1 ) ( x - 1 )$$

• A) \(x ^ { 2 } - 2\)
• B) \(x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 1\)
• C) \(x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 1\)
• D) \(x ^ { 2 } - 1\)

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Definitions:

Paid-In Capital

Paid-In Capital is the amount of money that shareholders have invested in a company through the purchase of stock, exclusive of earnings retained in the business.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or other securities, as stated by the issuing company.

Paid-In Capital

The total amount of money shareholders have invested in a company through the purchase of stock, excluding the par value of any preferred or common stock.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often with fixed dividends.