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Factoring Polynomials: Difference of Squares

Question 4 • FL-1200700-Mathematics for College Algebra MIS

What are the factors of x2 – 100?

Answer
A
(x – 50)(x + 50)
B
(x – 10)(x + 10)
C
(x – 25)(x + 4)
D
(x – 5)(x + 20)

Explanation

Recognize x² − 100 as a difference of squares: x² − 10² = (x − 10)(x + 10). Expanding confirms the result: the middle terms cancel and the product is x² − 100. So the correct choice is (x – 10)(x + 10).

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