Question

Whats x^2-144=0?
subject factoring difference of squares
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Answer 1

x = 12 or x = -12

Answer 2

x = 12 x= -12

Explanation:

x^2-144=0

This is the difference of squares

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

(x-12) (x+12) =0

Using the zero product property

x-12= 0 x+12 =0

x = 12 x= -12