SOLUTION: Differences of squares pattern to factor the following: (x+6)^2 - (x+9)^2

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Question 43826: Differences of squares pattern to factor the following:
(x+6)^2 - (x+9)^2
Answer by jake_6233(74) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x+6)^2 - (x+9)^2
(a+b)(a-b) = a^2 - b^2 where a= (x+6) b=(x+9)
((x+6) + (x+9))-((x+6) - (x+9))