Question

40 points. Factor the following polynomial.

49y2 – x2
A.
(7y – x)(7y + x)
B.
(7y + x)2
C.
(7y – x)2
D.
does not factor

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

49y² - x² ← is a difference of squares and factors in general as

a² - b² = (a - b)(a + b) , then

49y² - x²

= (7y)² - x²

= (7y - x )(7y + x) → A