Factorize first term: Factor the first term (x2−4).The term (x2−4) is a difference of squares, which can be factored into (x−2)(x+2).
Factorize second term: Factor the second term (x2+6x+9).The term (x2+6x+9) is a perfect square trinomial, which can be factored into (x+3)(x+3) or (x+3)2.
Combine factored forms: Combine the factored forms of both terms.Now we have the factored forms of both terms: (x−2)(x+2) and (x+3)2. The completely factored form of the original expression is the product of these factored forms.
Write final expression: Write the final factored expression.The final factored expression is (x−2)(x+2)(x+3)2.
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