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Which polynomial identity will prove that 16 = 25 − 9?

A) Difference of Squares
B) Difference of Cubes
C) Sum of Cubes
D) Square of a Binomial

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I think the answer is A,
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User Jeremy Farrell
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Should be a) difference of squares since 25 and 9 are both perfect squares. A radical will simply that into (5-3) squared, which equals 16.
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