Recognize Difference of Squares: Step Title: Recognize the Difference of SquaresConcise Step Description: Identify that the given expression is in the form of a difference of squares, which is a2−b2=(a+b)(a−b).Step Calculation: The expression can be written as [6(5y−2)]2−[7(3−2y)]2.Step Output: Recognized the expression as a difference of squares.
Apply Squares Formula: Step Title: Apply the Difference of Squares FormulaConcise Step Description: Apply the difference of squares formula to factor the expression.Step Calculation: Factoring the expression using the formula gives us (6(5y−2)+7(3−2y))(6(5y−2)−7(3−2y)).Step Output: Factored expression using the difference of squares.
Simplify Each Factor: Step Title: Simplify Each FactorConcise Step Description: Simplify the expressions inside the parentheses for each factor.Step Calculation: Simplify to get (30y−12+21−14y) and (30y−12−21+14y).Step Output: Simplified factors to (16y+9) and (44y−33).
Factor Out Common Terms: Step Title: Factor Out Common TermsConcise Step Description: Factor out any common terms from the simplified factors.Step Calculation: There are no common factors to factor out from (16y+9) and (44y−33).Step Output: No further factoring possible for the simplified factors.
Check for Additional Factoring: Step Title: Check for Additional FactoringConcise Step Description: Check if the simplified factors can be factored further.Step Calculation: Neither (16y+9) nor (44y−33) can be factored further as they do not have common factors or are not perfect squares.Step Output: No additional factoring possible.