-16+49h^2 factor the polynomial

Question

factor the polynomial

 

Answer 1

This is a difference of squares pattern which factors to a Sum & Difference:  49h^2-16, which factors to (7h+4)(7h-4)

Answer 2

Hello, thank you for taking the time to post your question!

-16 + 49h^2

=49h^2 – 16  ….. meaning this one is a difference of squares [(7h)^2 – (4)^2]

Since it’s a difference of squares it factors to

(7h – 4)(7h + 4)

I hope that helps you get moving in a better direction on this type of question! Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions beyond that :)