We want to factor the following expression:(x+1)2−4y2Which pattern can we use to factor the expression?U and V are either constant integers or single-variable expressions.Choose 1 answer:(A) (U+V)2 or (U−V)2(B) (U+V)(U−V)(C) We can't use any of the patterns.
Q. We want to factor the following expression:(x+1)2−4y2Which pattern can we use to factor the expression?U and V are either constant integers or single-variable expressions.Choose 1 answer:(A) (U+V)2 or (U−V)2(B) (U+V)(U−V)(C) We can't use any of the patterns.
Recognize Pattern: Recognize the pattern in the expression.The expression (x+1)2−4y2 resembles the difference of squares pattern, which is a2−b2=(a+b)(a−b).
Identify a and b: Identify 'a' and 'b' in the pattern.In the expression (x+1)2−4y2, 'a' is (x+1) and 'b' is 2y because (2y)2=4y2.
Apply Difference of Squares: Apply the difference of squares pattern.Using the pattern a2−b2=(a+b)(a−b), we can factor the expression as follows:(x+1)2−4y2=[(x+1)+2y]∗[(x+1)−2y].
Write Factored Form: Write the factored form.The factored form of the expression is (x+1+2y)(x+1−2y).
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