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Is the polynomial a difference of squares and if it is factor the polynomial?

y^2-16


A) is not a difference of squares

B) is a difference of squares: (y-8) (y+8)

C) is a difference of squares: (y-4)^2

D) is a difference of squares: (y-4) (y+4)

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D is the answer hope it helps

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