SOLUTION: Can you please explain how to factor 36x^2-1. I am drawing a complete blank.

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Question 326146: Can you please explain how to factor 36x^2-1. I am drawing a complete blank.
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, scott8148:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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So you have the difference of two squares:



John

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this is the difference of two squares , it factors to the sum and difference of the square roots

(6x + 1)(6x - 1)