SOLUTION: how do i factor this completely? x^2-36

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Question 75544: how do i factor this completely?
x^2-36
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, chitra:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2-36
The form is "differenc of squares"
=(x-6)(x+6)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by chitra(359) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The given expression is:
x%5E2+-+36

This expression can be written as: x%5E2+-+6%5E2

This is of the form a%5E2+-+b%5E2 which can be expanded and written as:

(a + b)(a - b)

Hence, the given expression can be completely factored as:

(x + 6)(x - 6)

Hence, the solution.