Algebra Examples

Factor a^2-b^2
a2-b2a2b2
Step 1
Since both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula, a2-b2=(a+b)(a-b)a2b2=(a+b)(ab) where a=aa=a and b=bb=b.
(a+b)(a-b)(a+b)(ab)
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