Q. Find the product. Simplify your answer. (2m−4)(2m+4)
Identify special case: Identify the special case for the product (2m−4)(2m+4). This product is in the form of (a−b)(a+b), which is a difference of squares. Special case: (a−b)(a+b)=a2−b2
Identify values of a and b: Identify the values of a and b. Compare (2m–4)(2m+4) with (a−b)(a+b). a=2mb=4
Apply difference of squares: Apply the difference of squares to expand (2m–4)(2m+4).(a−b)(a+b)=a2−b2(2m–4)(2m+4)=(2m)2−(4)2