Question
Mathematics Question on Equations
What is the value of the following expression?
(1 + x) (1 + x2) (1 + x4) (1 + x8) (1 - x)
A
1 + x16
B
1 - x16
C
x16 - 1
D
x8 + 1
Answer
1 - x16
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): 1 - x16
What is the value of the following expression?
(1 + x) (1 + x2) (1 + x4) (1 + x8) (1 - x)
1 + x16
1 - x16
x16 - 1
x8 + 1
1 - x16
The correct option is (B): 1 - x16