Create an expression that can be factored. It must have at least three different terms. Two of the terms must include a variable, but the variables cannot be the same. Factor your expression to write an equivalent expression.

Explain the steps you took to factor the expression, as well as why you took those steps.

Graph a triangle (xyz) and reflect it over the line y=x to create triangle x’y’z’. describe the transformation using words. draw a line segment from point x to the reflecting line, and then draw a line segment from point x’ to the reflecting line. what do you notice about the two line segments you drew? do you think you would see the same characteristics if you drew the line segment connecting y with the reflecting line and then y’ with the reflecting line? how do you know?