SOLUTION: How do I factor (x-3)^2-225

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Question 673441: How do I factor (x-3)^2-225
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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factor (x-3)^2-225
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You have the difference of squares:
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= (x-3)^2 - 15^2
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Factor:
[(x-3)-15]
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= (x-18)(x+12)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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