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Question:

Jenny was asked by her teacher to factor x² – 64, she answered (x – 8)(x + 8). Is her answer correct?

Answer:

• A. Yes, because she was asked to factor difference of two squares.

Reasons:

Difference square formula:

• a² - b² = (a + b)(a - b)

Answer:

A. Yes, because she was asked to factor difference of two squares.