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Factor the expression.

49.12
- 16
O A
(4x + 7)(4x - 7)
B. (7x + 4)(7x-4)
C. (7x-4)(7x-4)
OD. (4x-7)(4x - 7)

Factor the expression. 49.12 - 16 O A (4x + 7)(4x - 7) B. (7x + 4)(7x-4) C. (7x-4)(7x-example-1
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Answer is B. Hope this helps :)
User Jim Nilsson
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Explanation:

Difference of squares: A² - B² = (A + B)(A - B).

Therefore 49x² - 16 = (7x)² - (4)² = (7x + 4)(7x - 4).

The correct answer is Option B.

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