Factor each difference of two squares. 36x² − 16

(6x-4)(6x+4)

To check this answer, you use FOIL:

36x^2+24x-24x-16

36x^2-16 check!

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the distance from any point on the parabola to the focus is the exact same as the distance from that point to the directrix.

if you could provide answer choices that might allow me to answer the question easier if my above answer isn't an option! (:

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