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Q10 plz I need the answer asap-example-1
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Answer:

(6P-4M)(6P+4M)

Explanation:


36P^2-16M^2 can be factored using the "difference of squares" formula which is
a^(2)-b^(2)=(a+b)(a-b).

6*6=36 and 4*4=16; P*P=P^2 and M*M=M^2 -- from this we know that the two variables on each side of the minus sign are perfect squares. Now, see
36P^2-16M^2 as
(6P)^2-(4M)^2 to make it fit nicer to the formula.

So,
(6P)^2-(4M)^2=(6P+4M)(6P-4M).

If you forget the formula, you can always go backward on multiple-choice questions like this one. Use FOIL to expand your factored answers.

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