Identify Expression Type: Step Title: Identify the Type of ExpressionConcise Step Description: Determine the type of algebraic expression and what method to use for factoring.Step Calculation: The expression 49v2−64 is a difference of squares because it is in the form a2−b2, where a=7v and b=8.
Apply Squares 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: Factoring 49v2−64 using the formula gives us (7v+8)(7v−8).
Verify Factored Form: Step Title: Verify the Factored FormConcise Step Description: Check the factored form by multiplying the factors to see if it gives the original expression.Step Calculation: (7v+8)(7v−8)=49v2−56v+56v−64=49v2−64, which matches the original expression.