Part 1: Explain, in complete sentences, whether or not the expression x2 – 121 fits one of the special patterns. If so, which one? (2 points)

Part 2: Explain how the polynomial is factored. (2 points)

Part 3: Provide the factors. (2 points)

Question

Part 1: Explain, in complete sentences, whether or not the expression x2 – 121 fits one of the special patterns. If so, which one? (2 points)

Part 2: Explain how the polynomial is factored. (2 points)

Part 3: Provide the factors. (2 points)

anonymous · Answer

1. this is difference of two squares
.2  take square root of each term and factors are
 (x-11)(11+x)  - when this is expanded the terms in x cancel leaving just the two squares
3 factors are in 2