Question

Factor 64 - x2.
(8 - x1(8 - x)
(8 + x)(8 - x)
(8 - x)(8 + x)

Answer 1

The answer to your question is (8 - x) (8 + x)

Explanation:

Data

Factor 64 - x²

Process

To factor this polynomial use the rule to factor a difference of squares.

1.- Find the square root of 64

`√(64) = 8`

2.- Find the square root of x²

`\sqrt{x^(2)} = x`

3.- Write the result, using two sets of parentheses and alternating sings

(8 - x) (8 + x)