Which of the expressions below can be factored using the difference of squares method?
A. 9x^2 - 16y2
B. 9x-16y
C. 9x^2 + 1672
D. 9x + 16y

Respuesta :

Answer: A. [tex]9x^2 - 16y^2[/tex] .

Step-by-step explanation:

  • A difference of squares problem is factored as :[tex]a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b)[/tex]
  • For this both terms in the form of squares and a minus sign between them.

From all the options only option A has both terms square and they minus sign between them.

Also, [tex]9x^2 - 16y^2= (3x)^2-(4y)^2=(3x+4y)(3x-4y)[/tex]

Here a= 3x and b= 4

Hence, the correct answer is A. [tex]9x^2 - 16y^2[/tex] .

Answer:

A

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