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Is 36a^2-9 a difference of squares? a. yes b. no

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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

The difference of squares is x^2 - y^2 = (x-y) (x+y)

36a^2 = (6a)^2

9 = (3)^2

(6a -3) (6a+3)

This is the difference of squares

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