SOLUTION: How would you factor a problem like x^2-16?

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Question 543505: How would you factor a problem like x^2-16?
Answer by IFY(62) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

X^2 - 16
ITS IS A PERFECT SQUARE,SO
(X + 4) (X - 4)
IF U MULTIPLY THEN TOGETHER U WOULD GET X^2 - 16
X^2 - 4X + 4X - 16
X^2 -16

HOPE ITS CLEAR