Why do we change a^2-b^2 into (a + b)(a - b)?

Given: x + y = 6. if xe (-15, -6, -1), then which of the following sets of ordered pairs are solutions? © {(-15, -21), (-6, -12), (-1, -7)} [(-15, 21), (-6, , 7)} {(-15, 21), (-6, 12), (-1, -7)}

1. if we have 3 babies what is the probability they’re going to be all boys? 2. if we roll 2 die at the same time what is the probability of getting less than 10 on the first roll and a 5 on the second roll 3. if we have 3 babies what is the probability their is going to be 2 girls? 4. if we have 3 babies what is the probability of having no more than 1 girl? 5. it we have 3 babies and then have another 3 babies what is the probability of us having at least 1 boy and then having all girls?

An initial investment of $100 is now valued at $150. the annual interest rate is 5%, compounded continuously. the equation 100e0.05t = 150 represents the situation, where t is the number of years the money has been invested. about how long has the money been invested? use your calculator and round to the nearest whole number. years