SOLUTION: Factor the following into the product of two binomials. Then, confirm your answer is correct by multiplying the two binomials: x2 - 36

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Question 104669: Factor the following into the product of two binomials. Then, confirm your answer is correct by multiplying the two binomials:
x2 - 36
Answer by HyperBrain(694) About Me  (Show Source):
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Consider the 'difference of two squares' technique stating that %28a-b%29%2A%28a%2Bb%29=a%5E2-b%5E2
If the binomial is x%5E2-36, then, a=x and b=6. Thus,

___________________________x%5E2-36=%28x-6%29%2A%28x%2B6%29________________________________


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