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factor y^2-289

Solution

factor

y^{2} - 289

Solution

(y + 17) (y - 17)

Solution steps

y^{2} - 289

Rewrite

289

as

1 7^{2}

= y^{2} - 1 7^{2}

Apply Difference of Two Squares Formula:

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

y^{2} - 1 7^{2} = (y + 17) (y - 17)

= (y + 17) (y - 17)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is factor y^2-289 ?
The solution to factor y^2-289 is (y+17)(y-17)