Multiply Using the Rule for Finding the Product of the Sum

question 9

Multiple Choice

Multiply using the rule for finding the product of the sum and difference of two terms.
- $$( y - 4 ) ( y + 4 )$$

• A) \(y ^ { 2 } - 8 y - 16\)
• B) \(y ^ { 2 } + 8 y - 16\)
• C) \(y ^ { 2 } - 8\)
• D) \(y ^ { 2 } - 16\)

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Definitions:

Misdemeanor

A criminal offense that is less serious than a felony and generally punishable by fines, penalties, or incarceration in a local jail.

Public Intoxication

The offense of being visibly drunk or under the influence of drugs in a public space, causing disturbance or danger to oneself or others.

Grand Larceny

A crime involving the theft of property or money over a value specified by law, considered more serious than petty larceny.

Misdemeanor

A criminal offense that is less serious than a felony and generally punishable by fine, penalty, or short-term imprisonment.