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Factor completely 2r²-32​

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Answer:

2(r+4)(r-4)

Explanation

First, you want to factor out 2 from both terms, which gives you 2(r^2-16). Then you want to recognize that (r^2-16) is factorable into 2 terms. If you multiply (r+4) by (r-4) then you are given (r^2-16) as a result.

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