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Factor completely 64x2 − 49. (1 point)

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Answer:

(8x-7)(8x+7)

Explanation:

This is a difference of squares polynomial of the form
a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b). Since 64 and 9 are both perfect squares then take the square root of each so a=8 and b=7.

Factors:(8x-7)(8x+7)

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