Question

Please help me simplify the following. Thanks...

(x^3)-16x

Answer 1

factor an x out using "greatest common factor" concept
then it is a difference of squares

Answer 2

Does that mean anything to you, or do you have a question?

Answer 3

x((x^2)-16)

Answer 4

Good... that is greatest common factor
Now the inside is a difference of squares

Answer 5

(x-4)(x+4)

Answer 6

\[x ^{2}-a ^{2}=(x-a)(x+a)\]

Answer 7

perfect! with the x in front of course

Answer 8

yes, thank you

Answer 9

You're welcome.