How do you factor x2 + 2xy + y2 -2^4

Zoe placed colored blocks on a scale in science class. each block weighed 0.8 ounces. the total weight of all the colored blocks was 12.8 ounces. how many blocks did zoe place on the scale? write and solve an equation to find the answer.

Hillel is juggling flaming torches to raise money for charity. his initial appearance raises $500\$500 $500 , and he raises $15\$15 $15 for each minute of juggling performance. the amount rr r of money hillel raises is a function of tt t , the length of his performance in minutes. write the function's formula.

Prove that the value of the expression 7^8–7^7+7^6 is divisible by 43.