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Factor completely. Use the ^ (shift + 6) to indicate exponents.

0.09y 2 - 0.81

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The completely factored form is 0.09y^2−0.81=0.09(y+3)(y−3).

To factor the expression 0.09y^2 −0.81, let's first factor out the common factor, which is 0.09.

0.09y^2 −0.81=0.09(y^2 −9)

Now, observe that y^2 −9 is a difference of squares, which can be factored further.

The difference of squares formula is

a^2 −b^2 =(a+b)(a−b). In this case,

a=y and b=3.

y^2 −9=(y+3)(y−3)

So, the completely factored form is 0.09y^2−0.81=0.09(y+3)(y−3).

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