How do you evaluate (1+2v)(12v)?

3 Answers
May 20, 2018

Is a notable identity (1+2v)(12v)=14v2

May 20, 2018

14v2

Explanation:

Tip: Remember this Algebraic Identity called the difference of squares:
(a+b)(ab)=a2b2

sub in a=1,b=2v

(1+2v)(12v)=12(2v)2=14v2

14v2

Explanation:

(a+b)(ab) is equal to a2b2
Here, a=1 and b=2v
So plug that in and you get 1222v2
Which is equal to 14v2