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What is x squared minus 1 in factored form

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Answer:

(x+1) (x-1)

Explanation:

rewrite 1 as 1^2

Apply diffrence of two squares formula

x^2-y^2= (x+y)(x-y)

x^2-1^2= (x+1) (x-1)

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