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Question
Factorise the following using the identity a2 – b2 = (a + b)(a – b).
49x2 – 36y2
Sum
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Solution
We have,
49x2 – 36y2 = (7x)2 – (6y)2
= (7x – 6y)(7x + 6y)
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Chapter 7: Algebraic Expression, Identities and Factorisation - Exercise [Page 235]
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