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Factor completely x2 - 36.

I think this is Prime is that correct




User Mahen
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x^2 - 36=(x-6)(x+6)\\\\\\a^2-b^2 = (a-b)(a+b)


User Sergio Abreu
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No. It's the difference of two squares, and so can be easily factored:

x² - 36 = (x + 6) (x - 6)

Multiply those out and you'll see.
User Hiromi
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