Find a counterexample to show that the equation below is a false statement. (x+16)(x – 17) = (x+16) (x- 17) choose x= -16 choose x= 17 choose x= 16 choose x= -17

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Find a counterexample to show that the equation below is a false statement.
(x +16)(x – 17)
= (x +16)
(x - 17)
choose x = -16
choose x= 17
choose x= 16
choose x= -17
Transcribed Image Text:Find a counterexample to show that the equation below is a false statement. (x +16)(x – 17) = (x +16) (x - 17) choose x = -16 choose x= 17 choose x= 16 choose x= -17
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