Which expression is equivalent to 256 w 2 - 676 ?

Question

Accepted Answer

Choice D is correct. The given expression follows the difference of two squares pattern, x 2 - y 2 , which factors as x - y x + y . Therefore, the expression 256 w 2 - 676 can be written as 16 w 2 - 26 2 , or 16 w 16 w - 26 26 , which factors as 16 w - 26 16 w + 26 . Choice A is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 256 w 2 - 832 w + 676 . Choice B is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 64 w 2 - 169 . Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 64 w 2 - 208 w + 169 .

Question be5faa