What is the factored form of this expression? 9x^2-65y^2

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Kingasmk asked Jan 26, 2022

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What is the factored form of this expression?
9x^2-65y^2

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The expression isn’t factorable with rational numbers

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Answer:

Explanation:

I suspect it is 64 not 65,

9x^2-64y^2

= (3x - 8y)(3x + 8y).

(If it is 65 there are no factors)

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