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5 March, 02:34

Determine whether the polynomial is a difference of squares and if it is, factor it.

y2 - 16

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  1. 5 March, 04:30
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    (y - 4) (y + 4)

    Step-by-step explanation:

    y² - 16 ← is a difference of squares

    Since y² and 16 are both squares separated by a difference, that is minus

    A difference of squares factors as

    y² - 16

    = y² - 4²

    = (y - 4) (y + 4)
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