Algebra-2

To solve the equation

let's factor the polynomial as follows:

 

Step 1: Group the Terms

We can group the polynomial as:

 

Step 2: Factor Out the Common Term

Now, we can factor out the common binomial factor :

 

Step 3: Factor the Remaining Quadratic

Next, we can factor the quadratic () using the difference of squares:

 

Step 4: Combine the Factors

Putting it all together, we have: