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Factor the binomial completely. x2−81

Factor the binomial completely. x2−81-example-1

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Answer:

(x - 9)(x + 9)

Explanation:

x² - 81 ← is a difference of squares and factors in general as

a² - b² = (a - b)(a + b), then

x² - 81

= x² - 9²

= (x - 9)(x + 9)

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