Question

The expanded form 12a - b in factor form

Answer 1

Answer: (12a + b)(12a - b)

Explanation:

1. Begin by writing the expression in expanded form: 12a - b

2. Rewrite the expression as 12a + (-b)

3. Factor out 12a from the expression: 12a(1 + (-b))

4. Factor out 1 from the expression: (12a)(1 + (-b))

5. Rewrite (1 + (-b)) as (1 - b): (12a)(1 - b)

6. Rewrite (12a)(1 - b) as (12a + b)(12a - b): (12a + b)(12a - b)