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Factor this polynomial expression. x^2-16

User Abhisek
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Hi,

We know that:

a² -- b² = (a -- b)(a + b).

With a = x, and b = 4, we have:

x² -- 16 = x² -- 4² = (x -- 4)(x + 4).

As simple as that. Have you understood ?

Green eyes.

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