Question

what is the factored form of x^2 - 196 ?

a. (x-14)^2
b. (x+14)^2
c. (x - 28)(4x+7)
d. (x-14)(x+14)

Answer 1

d. (x-14)(x+14)
a negative and a positive multiplied makes a negative outcome so -14•+14=-196. x•x is = to x^2

Answer 2

x² - 196 :

Factored form:

⇒ ( x - 14 ) ( x + 14 )

Answer d

hope this helps!