Find the Product $$( x - 7 ) ( x + 7 ) \left( x ^ { 2 } + 49 \right)$$

question 27

Multiple Choice

Find the product.
- $$( x - 7 ) ( x + 7 ) \left( x ^ { 2 } + 49 \right)$$

• A) \(x ^ { 4 } - 49\)
• B) \(x ^ { 4 } - 196 x ^ { 2 } + 2401\)
• C) \(x ^ { 4 } - 2401\)
• D) \(x ^ { 4 } - 14 x ^ { 2 } - 49\)

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Definitions:

Shaping

A method of positive reinforcement in operant conditioning that rewards closer and closer approximations of the desired behavior.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where a desirable stimulus is removed following a behavior, with the intention of decreasing that behavior.

Positive Punishment

Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease a behavior, such as giving extra chores to reduce instances of lying.

Stimulus Discrimination

The learned ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond appropriately to each.