Factor x^2-36

Problem

x^2−36

Solution

1. Identify the expression as a difference of two squares, which follows the general form a^2−b^2

2. Determine the values of a and b by taking the square root of each term.

3. Calculate a=√(,x^2)=x and b=√(,36)=6

4. Apply the formula for factoring a difference of squares: a^2−b^2=(a−b)*(a+b)

5. Substitute the values of a and b into the formula to get the factored form.

Final Answer

x^2−36=(x−6)*(x+6)

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