SOLUTION: how do I factor 81x^2-16w^2

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Question 82733: how do I factor 81x^2-16w^2
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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This is a difference of two squares, which factors like this:
(First-Second)*(First + Second)

81x%5E2-16w%5E2
%289x-4w%29%289x%2B4w%29+

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