Factor each given binomial completely. 8. -36 x^(2) Factor each given binomial completely. 8. $-36 + x^2$
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The binomial is $-36 + x^2$. First, rearrange the terms in standard form (descending powers of x): $x^2 - 36$ Step 2: Recognize that this is a difference of squares. A difference of squares has the form $a^2 - b^2$, which factors into $(a - b)(a + b)$. In our Show more…
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