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User Kudu
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Answer:

36(x-2)(x+2)

Explanation:

36x^2 -144

Factor out 36 from each term

36(x^2 -4)

x^2 -4 is in the form of the difference of squares

(a^2 -b^2) = (a-b)(a+b)

x^2 -4 = (x-2) (x+2)

36(x^2-4) = 36(x-2)((x+2)

User Headsvk
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Answer:

36(x + 2)(x - 2)

Explanation:

Step 1: Factor the expression

36x^2 - 144

36(x^2 - 4)

36(x + 2)(x - 2)

Answer: 36(x + 2)(x - 2)

User JeanNiBee
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