Simplify (x-8)(x+8)

Problem

(x−8)*(x+8)

Solution

1. Identify the expression as a product of a sum and a difference, which follows the pattern (a−b)*(a+b)

2. Apply the formula for the difference of squares, which states that (a−b)*(a+b)=a2−b2

3. Substitute a=x and b=8 into the formula.

4. Simplify the resulting expression by calculating the square of 8.

Final Answer

(x−8)*(x+8)=x2−64

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