Math Problem Statement

Factorize the expression: 1 - (2x - 3)^2 and choose the correct option from the following: A) 2(x + 2)(x + 1) B) 3(x - 2)(x + 1) C) 4(2 - x)(x - 1) D) 2(1 - x)(x - 2) E) (2 - 3x)(x - 1)

Solution

The given expression to factor is:

1(2x3)21 - (2x - 3)^2

This is a difference of squares. The general formula for factoring a difference of squares is:

a2b2=(ab)(a+b)a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b)

Here, we can rewrite the expression as:

12(2x3)21^2 - (2x - 3)^2

Now, using the difference of squares formula, we have:

(1(2x3))(1+(2x3))(1 - (2x - 3))(1 + (2x - 3))

Simplify both factors:

1(2x3)=12x+3=42x1 - (2x - 3) = 1 - 2x + 3 = 4 - 2x 1+(2x3)=1+2x3=2x21 + (2x - 3) = 1 + 2x - 3 = 2x - 2

Thus, the factored form is:

(42x)(2x2)(4 - 2x)(2x - 2)

Now, let’s simplify further. We can factor out common factors:

(42x)=2(2x)(4 - 2x) = 2(2 - x) (2x2)=2(x1)(2x - 2) = 2(x - 1)

So the final factored form is:

2(2x)2(x1)=4(2x)(x1)2(2 - x) \cdot 2(x - 1) = 4(2 - x)(x - 1)

The correct answer corresponds to option C: 4(2x)(x1)4(2 - x)(x - 1).

Would you like more details or further clarification?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you expand a difference of squares?
  2. What is the difference of squares formula and when is it used?
  3. How can we factor common terms in a polynomial?
  4. What steps do you follow to fully factor an expression?
  5. How can factoring help simplify algebraic expressions?

Tip: Always check for common factors first before applying other factoring techniques like difference of squares.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Factoring
Difference of Squares

Formulas

Difference of squares: a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b)

Theorems

Difference of Squares Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10