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What is the factorization of 121b4 − 49?

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Answer:

121b⁴ − 49 = (11b² + 7) • (11b² - 7)

Explanation:

The difference of two squares.

Step 1: reformat equation

11²b² - 49

Step 2: Factoring: 121b⁴- 49

Theory : A difference of two perfect squares, A2 - B2 can be factored into (A+B) • (A-B)

Proof : (A+B) • (A-B) =

A² - AB + BA - B² =

A² - AB + AB - B² =

A² - B²

Factorization is : (11b² + 7) • (11b² - 7)

User Todd Li
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Answer:

( 11 b 2 + 7 ) ( 11 b 2 − 7 )

Explanation:

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