Remove or Add Parentheses as Indicated $( p + q ) ( p - q )$

question 34

Multiple Choice

Remove or add parentheses as indicated.
-Rewrite $( p + q ) ( p - q )$ without parentheses.

• A) \(\mathrm { p } ^ { 2 } - \mathrm { q } ^ { 2 } - 2 \mathrm { pq }\)
• B) \(\mathrm { p } ^ { 2 } - \mathrm { q } ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(\mathrm { p } ^ { 2 } - \mathrm { q } ^ { 2 } + 2 \mathrm { pq }\)
• D) \(\mathrm { p } ^ { 2 } + \mathrm { q } ^ { 2 }\)

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Definitions:

Noncumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock for which missed dividend payments are not accrued and must be declared by the board to be paid.

Common Stock

A kind of ownership stake in a company that allows holders to participate in voting on company issues and to earn dividends.

Dividends Per Share

The total dividends declared by a company for each share of common stock owned.

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock that entitles its holder to dividends that, if not paid, accumulate and must be paid out before any dividends can go to common stockholders.