Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 3 - Quadratic Functions - 3.1 Introduction to the Family of Quadratic Functions - Exercises and Problems for Section 3.1 - Skill Refresher - Page 120: S7

Answer

$(4x+1)(4x-1)$

Work Step by Step

Using the fact that $a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)$, $$16x^2-1=(4x)^2-1^2=(4x-1)(4x+1)$$
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