Recognize as difference of squares: Recognize the expression as a difference of squares.The expression 64−x2 can be written as a2−b2, where a=8 and b=x, since 82=64.
Apply formula: Apply the difference of squares formula.The difference of squares formula is a2−b2=(a+b)(a−b). Using this formula, we can factor the expression as follows:64−x2=(82)−(x2)=(8+x)(8−x).
Check for errors: Check the result for possible errors.To check, we can expand the factors to see if we get the original expression:(8+x)(8−x)=82−x2=64−x2.Since this matches the original expression, there are no errors.
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