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Factor 4x^2 - 9

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Answer
(2x−3)(2x+3)\boxed{(2x - 3)(2x + 3)}

Multiplying the factors back together using FOIL confirms they equal the original expression 4x2−94x^2 - 9.

Problem: Factor 4x2−94x^2 - 9.

Steps

  1. Identify the difference of squares
    (2x)2−(3)2(2x)^2 - (3)^2
  2. Apply the difference of squares formula a2−b2=(a−b)(a+b)a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b)
    (2x−3)(2x+3)(2x - 3)(2x + 3)

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