Which binomial is a factor of 9x2 - 64?
3x - 8, 9x - 32, 3x + 32, 9x + 8
Solution:
Factors of the expressions can be identified by different methods like factorizing the terms, taking common terms in the expression, or identifying it by a formula.
In the given problem, we use the algebraic identity which is a2 - b2 = (a + b)(a - b) as shown below:
Given, 9x2 - 64 ⇒ (3x)2 - 82 --- (1)
From (1), a = 3x and b = 8
Therefore, (3x)2 - 82 = (3x + 8)(3x - 8)
Thus among the options given, 3x - 8 is the binomial factor of 9x2 - 64.
Which binomial is a factor of 9x2 - 64?
Summary:
Binomial factor of 9x2 - 64 is (3x - 8)
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