Question

Factor.
(x+2)^2 - 9

Answer 1

looks like you have the difference of two perfect squares

Answer 2

\[
(x+2)^2 - 9 = (x+2)^2 - 3^2
\]

Answer 3

it says on my book its (x-)(x+5)

Answer 4

(x-1) *

Answer 5

@wio didn't do the problem for you, he just clarified that you have a difference of squares

Answer 6

Oh sorry, I forgot how to do this. ):

Answer 7

difference of perfect squares formula

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

Answer 8

Okay, I'll try that. Thanks.

Answer 9

yeah in this one
a = x + 2
b = 3

Answer 10

Thank you! :)