Question

factor.

\\y^2 - 64z^2\\

Explanation:

Identify the terms as perfect squares

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Apply the difference of squares formula

$$ a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b) $$

Substitute the terms into the formula

$$ y^2 - 64z^2 = (y - 8z)(y + 8z) $$

Answer:

Factor.
\(y^2 - 64z^2 =\) <blank>\((y - 8z)(y + 8z)\)</blank>