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AssignmentMultiple Dropdowns

Factoring Polynomials: Difference of Squares

Question 80305 of 13 • MO-Algebra I A

Consider the polynomial 16x2 – 1.

Answer
What is the value of ac?:

–16

What is the value of b?:

0

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

–4 and 4

The factored form of 16x2 – 1 is .:

(4x– 1)(4x+ 1)