Factor x-4

Problem

x−4

Solution

1. Identify the expression as a difference of squares by treating x as (√(,x))^2 and 4 as 2^2

2. Apply the formula for the difference of squares, which states a^2−b^2=(a−b)*(a+b)

3. Substitute a=√(,x) and b=2 into the formula.

Final Answer

x−4=(√(,x)−2)*(√(,x)+2)

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