SOLUTION: Could you please help me solve the following problem: Factor completely. Remember to check for common factors first. Some questions will require two types of factoring. (x

Question 839488: Could you please help me solve the following problem:
Factor completely. Remember to check for common factors first. Some questions will require two types of factoring.
(x - 3)^2 - 49
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
, well-known formula for difference of two squares.

Your expression, is the difference of two squares.
Now factored; and it can also be simplified:

should also be acceptable, since it is equivalent.
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