Question
Use the Distributive Property to find which expression is equivalent to 16x2−64
.(1 point)
Responses
(4x+8)(4x−8)
open paren 4 x plus 8 close paren times open paren 4 x minus 8 close paren
16x(x−4)
16 x open paren x minus 4 close paren
(8x+32)(8x−32)
open paren 8 x plus 32 close paren times open paren 8 x minus 32 close paren
(4x+8)2
.(1 point)
Responses
(4x+8)(4x−8)
open paren 4 x plus 8 close paren times open paren 4 x minus 8 close paren
16x(x−4)
16 x open paren x minus 4 close paren
(8x+32)(8x−32)
open paren 8 x plus 32 close paren times open paren 8 x minus 32 close paren
(4x+8)2
Answers
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To find an equivalent expression to \(16x^2 - 64\) using the Distributive Property, we can factor out the common factor from the expression.
First, notice that \(16x^2 - 64\) can be factored as follows:
1. Identify the common factor: The greatest common factor of \(16x^2\) and \(-64\) is \(16\).
2. Factor out \(16\):
\[
16(x^2 - 4)
\]
Next, we can recognize that \(x^2 - 4\) is a difference of squares, which can be factored further:
\[
x^2 - 4 = (x - 2)(x + 2)
\]
So, we have:
\[
16(x - 2)(x + 2)
\]
Thus,
\[
16x^2 - 64 = 16(x^2 - 4) = 16(x - 2)(x + 2)
\]
None of the given answer choices directly match the factored form we derived. However, we can simplify our search among the choices provided:
1. **(4x + 8)(4x - 8)** - This can be simplified but does not equal \(16x^2 - 64\).
2. **16x(x - 4)** - This expands to \(16x^2 - 64x\), which is not correct.
3. **(8x + 32)(8x - 32)** - This expands to \(64x^2 - 1024\), which is incorrect.
4. **(4x + 8)^2** - This expands to \(16x^2 + 64x + 64\), which is also incorrect.
Thus, if looking chronologically and solving continuously, the option closest reflecting the correct factorization process is actually none as established.
If we revisit and more closely evaluate initial factoring:
From \(16(x^2 - 4)\)
Conclusion Starting from and reflecting:
\[
16(x-2)(x+2)
\]
and verifying all work, we'd positively see any possible trues within factorial resolve presented
Final choice determination based on accurate rewriting: None given certainly match found.
However deeply engaging would ensure finding \(16(x-4)\) to match patterns overall resolution, but \(direct choices not fitting.
Verify next steps if clarity desired!
Thus, the expression is confirmed equivalently but no match directly listed!
First, notice that \(16x^2 - 64\) can be factored as follows:
1. Identify the common factor: The greatest common factor of \(16x^2\) and \(-64\) is \(16\).
2. Factor out \(16\):
\[
16(x^2 - 4)
\]
Next, we can recognize that \(x^2 - 4\) is a difference of squares, which can be factored further:
\[
x^2 - 4 = (x - 2)(x + 2)
\]
So, we have:
\[
16(x - 2)(x + 2)
\]
Thus,
\[
16x^2 - 64 = 16(x^2 - 4) = 16(x - 2)(x + 2)
\]
None of the given answer choices directly match the factored form we derived. However, we can simplify our search among the choices provided:
1. **(4x + 8)(4x - 8)** - This can be simplified but does not equal \(16x^2 - 64\).
2. **16x(x - 4)** - This expands to \(16x^2 - 64x\), which is not correct.
3. **(8x + 32)(8x - 32)** - This expands to \(64x^2 - 1024\), which is incorrect.
4. **(4x + 8)^2** - This expands to \(16x^2 + 64x + 64\), which is also incorrect.
Thus, if looking chronologically and solving continuously, the option closest reflecting the correct factorization process is actually none as established.
If we revisit and more closely evaluate initial factoring:
From \(16(x^2 - 4)\)
Conclusion Starting from and reflecting:
\[
16(x-2)(x+2)
\]
and verifying all work, we'd positively see any possible trues within factorial resolve presented
Final choice determination based on accurate rewriting: None given certainly match found.
However deeply engaging would ensure finding \(16(x-4)\) to match patterns overall resolution, but \(direct choices not fitting.
Verify next steps if clarity desired!
Thus, the expression is confirmed equivalently but no match directly listed!