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How do you factor #36a^2x - b^2#?

Answer 1

Eva Abramson

This can't be factorized further, but assuming...

It was given as below;

#36a^2 - b^2#

Then it can be factorized as;

#(6a + b) (6a - b)#

#36a^2 - b^2#

Rewriting as;

#6^2a^2 - b^2#

Using indices rule;

#x^2y^2 = (xy)^2#

Hence;

#(6a)^2 - b^2#

Recall, difference of two squares: #x^2 - y^2 = (x + y) (x - y)#

#(6a + b) (6a - b)#

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Answer 2

Genesis Allen

To factor the expression 36a^2x - b^2, you can use the difference of squares formula, which states that ( a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b) ). So, applying this formula, the expression factors to ( (6ax + b)(6ax - b) ).

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.