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Factoring Polynomials: Difference of Squares

Question 1 • FL-1200700-Mathematics for College Algebra MIS

Consider the polynomial 9x2 – 16.

Answer
What is the value of ac?:

–144

What is the value of b?:

0

What two numbers multiply to get ac and add to get b?:

–12 and 12

The factored form of 9x2 – 16 is .:

(3x – 4)(3x + 4)

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