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

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ISBN 10: 1118583191
ISBN 13: 978-1-11858-319-7

Chapter 3 - Quadratic Functions - Exercises for Skills for Factoring - Page 135: 47

Answer

$(ax+b)(ax-b)$

Work Step by Step

Since $a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)$ and this expression can be written as $(ax)^2-b^2$, the expression can be factored as $(ax+b)(ax-b)$.
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