Question

Write the second degree polynomial x^2- 16 as the product of two first degree

polynomials.​

Answer 1

Answer:

(x-4)(x+4)

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2-16=x^2-4^2

this is the difference of two squares

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

x^2-4^2=(x-4)(x+4)