Factor the polynomial below. 4x^2-16 A. 4 (x + 2) (x - 2) B. 4 (x - 2) 2 C. 4 (2 - x) 2 D. 4 (2 + x) (2 - x)

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Paul Hendrix

8 May, 05:49

Factor the polynomial below. 4x^2-16 A. 4 (x + 2) (x - 2) B. 4 (x - 2) 2 C. 4 (2 - x) 2 D. 4 (2 + x) (2 - x)

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Benjamin Vaughn · Answer 1

Option A, 4 (x + 2) (x - 2)

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Pull out a 4

4 (x^2 - 4)

Step 2: Factor x^2 - 4

x^2 - 4

(x + 2) (x - 2)

Step 3: Combine

4 (x + 2) (x - 2)

Answer: Option A, 4 (x + 2) (x - 2)