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Is x^2 - 16 a perfect square? Why?

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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

Since both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula, a ^2 − b^2 =( a + b ) ( a − b ) where a = x and b = 4 . ( x + 4 ) ( x − 4 )

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User Toxalot
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no, if you plug in 1 for x, you get 1-16=-15 which is not a perfect square

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