Concept explainers
To find: That the given polynomial is a difference of squares, if yes then to factor it.
Answer to Problem 1DGP
The polynomial
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given polynomial is
Concept used:
The difference of two squares can be factored as
Calculations:
The given polynomial P (say) is
The polynomial can be written as
The factors of polynomial P are
Thus, the given polynomial
The factored polynomial is
Conclusion:
The polynomial
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