SOLUTION: factor 9a^2-64b^2

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Question 392579: factor 9a^2-64b^2
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9a^(2)-64b^(2)
The binomial can be factored using the difference of squares formula, because both terms are perfect squares. The difference of squares formula is a^(2)-b^(2)=(a-b)(a+b).
(3a-8b)(3a+8b)