Question

Prove the polynomial identity.

(4x^2−2)^2−(4x^2)^2=4(1−2x)(1+2x)
Drag and drop the lines of the proof in the correct order to complete the proof.

Answer 1

(4x^2 - 2)^2 - (4x^2)^2 = 4(1 - 2x)(1 + 2x)

16x^4 - 16x^2 + 4 - 16x^4 = 4(1 - 2x)(1 + 2x)

4 - 16x^2 = 4(1 - 2x)(1 + 2x)

4(1 - 4x^2) = 4(1 - 2x)(1 + 2x)

4(1 - 2x^2)(1 + 2x) = 4(1 - 2x)(1 + 2x)