Recognize as difference of squares: Recognize the expression as a difference of squares. The expression (10x−7)2−(3x+2)2 is a difference of two squares, which can be factored using the formula a2−b2=(a−b)(a+b).
Identify 'a' and 'b': Identify 'a' and 'b' in the formula.In our case, 'a' is (10x−7) and 'b' is (3x+2).
Apply formula: Apply the difference of squares formula.Using the formula from Step 1, we get:((10x−7)−(3x+2))((10x−7)+(3x+2))
Simplify expressions: Simplify the expressions inside the parentheses.First, we simplify (10x−7)−(3x+2), which gives us 10x−7−3x−2=7x−9.Then, we simplify (10x−7)+(3x+2), which gives us 10x−7+3x+2=13x−5.
Write final factored form: Write the final factored form.The factored form of the expression is (7x−9)(13x−5).
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