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Which is a true statement comparing the graphs of x^2/6^2-y^2/8^2 = 1 and x^2/8^2-y^2/6^2 the foci of both graphs are the same points. the lengths of both transverse axes are the same. the directrices of = 1 are horizontal while the directrices of = 1 are vertical. the vertices of = 1 are on the y-axis while the vertices of = 1 are on the x-axis.

Which of the following expressions cannot be simplified to x – 2?

Astudent was asked to find the square of 7x+3. the student quickly wrote (7x+3)^3= 49x^2+9. identify the student's error and provide the correct answer.