Thread: How to solve this equation

How do I solve this for this.

(c+2d)(c-2d)(c^2+4d^2)(c^4+16d^4).

I know what to do with I have just two of the brackets, but 4 not sure what to do, Please help.

Thanks
Joanne

Originally Posted by bradycat

How do I solve this for this.

(c+2d)(c-2d)(c^2+4d^2)(c^4+16d^4).

I know what to do with I have just two of the brackets, but 4 not sure what to do, Please help.

Thanks
Joanne

This is an expression, not an equation. Therefore, there is no solving that can be done.

Well in my work book it wants me to solve it. So there must be an answer to this?

Originally Posted by bradycat

Well in my work book it wants me to solve it. So there must be an answer to this?

Read the instructions exactly as they are written, and then we'll get to the bottom of it.

hi, It says to write the product for the following=?