Algebra Examples

Factor z^2-1
z2-1
Step 1
Rewrite 1 as 12.
z2-12
Step 2
Since both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula, a2-b2=(a+b)(a-b) where a=z and b=1.
(z+1)(z-1)
 [x2  12  π  xdx ]