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Question 165857This question is from textbook Algebra and Trigonometry Structure and Method book 2
: I have been struggling on this math problem and I was wondering if someone could help me? Please and Thank You!! I would deeply appreciate it!!
Factoring Polynomials
Factor each polynomial
u^2-v^2-2u-2v This question is from textbook Algebra and Trigonometry Structure and Method book 2

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Factor:
u%5E2-v%5E2-2u-2v Group the terms as shown:
highlight%28%28u%5E2-v%5E2%29%29-highlight%28%282u%2B2v%29%29 Factor the first binomial and factor 2 from the second binomial:
highlight%28%28u%2Bv%29%28u-v%29%29-highlight%282%28u%2Bv%29%29 Now you can factor the common factor of %28u%2Bv%29 to leave you with:
highlight%28%28u%2Bv%29%28%28u-v%29-2%29%29

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