Identify Expression Type: Step Title: Identify the Type of ExpressionConcise Step Description: Determine the type of expression to factor.Step Calculation: The expression is a difference of squares because it is in the form of a2−b2, where a=11x and b=12.
Apply Factoring Formula: Step Title: Apply the Difference of Squares FormulaConcise Step Description: Use the difference of squares factoring formula, which is a2−b2=(a+b)(a−b).Step Calculation: Apply the formula to the expression 121x2−144, where a=11x and b=12, to get (11x+12)(11x−12).
Write Factored Form: Step Title: Write the Factored FormConcise Step Description: Write the final factored form of the expression.Step Calculation: The factored form is (11x+12)(11x−12).