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Got stuck with factoring!

I totally don't understand factoring, especially this task

factor x^2 - 1

asked Aug 16, 2017 in Chemistry by Mike

1 Answer

x2-1 

Write it in general form:

(a2-b2)=(a-b)(a+b)

and you will get

(x2-1)=(x-1)(x+1)

Have a nice day!

answered Aug 16, 2017 by quickwriter (2,510 points)
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