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factor p^2-1

Solution

factor

p^{2} - 1

Solution

(p + 1) (p - 1)

Solution steps

p^{2} - 1

Rewrite

1

as

1^{2}

= p^{2} - 1^{2}

Apply Difference of Two Squares Formula:

x^{2} - y^{2} = (x + y) (x - y)

p^{2} - 1^{2} = (p + 1) (p - 1)

= (p + 1) (p - 1)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is factor p^2-1 ?
The solution to factor p^2-1 is (p+1)(p-1)