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factor completely x^2-4

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Answer:

(x + 2) (x - 2)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the quadratic expression,  x² - 4:

Use the Difference of squares factoring formula:

u² - v² = (u + v)(u - v)

Determine what are possible factors that could have a product of -4:

Since -2 × 2 = -4, these can be used as factors.

Therefore, the factors of the quadratic expression, x² - 4 are:

(x + 2) (x - 2)

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