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To factor the difference of the squares expression.
Answer to Problem 40WE
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Formula used: Difference of the squares identity
Calculation: We have given
Rewrite
Now, let us compare given expression
On comparing, we get
As we know difference of square formula is
Substitute
Removing parentheses, we get
Therefore, the factors of
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