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42. Error Analysis Describe and correct the error made

in factoring
9x2 squared - 49=(9x + 7) (9x - 7)

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Answer:

(3x + 7)(3x - 7)

Explanation:

9x² - 49 ← is a difference of squares and factors in general as

a² - b² = (a + b)(a - b) , then

9x² - 49

= (3x)² - 7²

This is where the error has been made in that 9x has been used instead of 3x

= (3x + 7)(3x - 7) ← in factored form

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