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Factorize 9(x + y)2 - 4(x - y)2

Mathematics
JAMB 1990

Factorize 9(x + y)2 - 4(x - y)2
  • A. (x + y)(5x + y)
  • B. (x + y)2
  • C. (x + 5y)(5x + y)
  • D. 5(x + y)2
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
9(x + y)2 - 4(x - y)2

Using difference of two squares which says

a2 - b2 = (a + b)(a - b) = 9(x + y)2 - 4(x - y)2

= [3(x + y)]2 - [2(x - y)]-2

= [3(x + y) + 2(x - y) + 2(x - y)][3(x + y) - 2(x - y)]

= [3x +3y + 2x - 2y][3x + 3y - 2x + 2y]

= (5x + y)(x + 5y)

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