The polynomial is a difference of perfect squares. Use the formula a2 – b2 = (a + b)(a – b) to factor completely. 81x2 – 49 The

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Damm [24]

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The polynomial is a difference of perfect squares. Use the formula a2 – b2 = (a + b)(a – b) to factor completely. 81x2 – 49 The

value of a is . The value of b is . The product of the prime factors is .

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NNADVOKAT [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-08T10:01:20+03:00

NNADVOKAT [17]3 years ago

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The value of a is 9x The value of b is 7 The product of the prime factors is (9x-7)(9x+7)

borishaifa [10] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-08T08:02:16+03:00

To answer your question: Rewrite 81x2 as (9x)2.(9x)2−49Rewrite 49 as 72.(9x)2−72 Both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula, a2−b2=(a+b)(a−b) where a=9x and b=7.(9x+7)(9x−7)