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Answer:

(8x + 1) (8x - 1)

Explanation:

64x² - 1

Rewrite 64x² as (8x)²

(8x)² - 1

Rewrite 1 as 1²

(8x)² - 1²

Since both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula, a² - b² = (a + b) (a - b) where a = 8x and b = 1

So, our answer is (8x + 1) (8x - 1)

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