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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