Factorise the Following by the Difference of Two Squares: X2 - 16

Factorise the following by the difference of two squares:
x² - 16

Sum

x² - 16
= x² - 4²= (x - 4)(x + 4).

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Method of Factorisation : Difference of Two Squares

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Chapter 4: Factorisation - Exercise 5.3

Chapter 4 Factorisation
Exercise 5.3 | Q 1.01

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