SOLUTION: Factoring the difference of two squares. Factor, write prime if prime. -x^2 + 16

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Question 930027: Factoring the difference of two squares.
Factor, write prime if prime.
-x^2 + 16

Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
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-x%5E2+%2B+16...rearrange terms

16-x%5E2
4%5E2-x%5E2
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