Multiply the Algebraic Expressions Using a Special Product Formula and Simplify

question 58

Multiple Choice

Multiply the algebraic expressions using a Special Product Formula and simplify. $( \sqrt { a } - b ) ( \sqrt { a } + b )$

• A) \(a ^ { 2 } + b ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(a - b ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(a + b ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(a - 2 a \sqrt { b } + b ^ { 2 }\)
• E) \(a - 2 \sqrt { a b } - b ^ { 2 }\)

Analyze the impact of different annual rates of return on an investment.

Understand and calculate the effective annual rate (EAR) from nominal and compounded interest rates.

Calculate the required rate of return for future investments based on initial contributions and final goals.

Understand the process of converting between different compounding intervals.

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