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Factorize : 16-(x-3)2​

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Answer:

( 1 + x) ( 7 - x)

Explanation:

Here's what I did

16 - ( x - 3)^2....expand this

16 - (x² + 6x + 9).....after exanding

16 - 9 + 6x - x²......like terms together

7 + 6x - x² ......rearrange

-x² + 6x + 7......look for the product, sum and factors

( 1 + x) ( 7 - x)

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