Question

Factor completely. 640-10x^2

Answer 1

Answer:

10(8 - x)(8 + x)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

640 - 10x^2

Solution

Take out 10 on each side of the minus sign

10(64 - x^2)

The expression in the brackets is a difference of squares which factors as

a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b)

Factor the expression inside the brackets as a difference of squares.

64 = 8*8

x^2 = x*x

10(8 - x)(8 + x)

Answer 2

Answer:

10 (8-x)(8+x)

Step-by-step explanation:

640-10x^2

Factor out 10

10 (64 - x^2)

Notice that inside the parentheses is the difference of squares

10 ( 8^2 - x^2)   and a^2 - b^2 = (a-b) (a+b)

10 (8-x)(8+x)