1-16x^2 Can you tell me why we square the 1? Can you tell me why we bring 16x^2 down to (4x)^2 ? I am trying to understand why you would take those steps. I kinda understand that you need to make 1 into a square therefore 1^2. Please give me any insight into why these steps are taken. I know it's the difference of square formula.
1-16x^2 Can you tell me why we square the 1? Can you tell me why we bring 16x^2 down to (4x)^2 ? I am trying to understand why you would take those steps. I kinda understand that you need to make 1 into a square therefore 1^2. Please give me any insight into why these steps are taken. I know it's the difference of square formula.
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1-16x^2
Can you tell me why we square the 1?
Can you tell me why we bring 16x^2 down to (4x)^2 ?
I am trying to understand why you would take those steps.
I kinda understand that you need to make 1 into a square therefore 1^2.
Please give me any insight into why these steps are taken.
I know it's the difference of square formula.
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