Factoring help needed for 49 - (x + 4y)^2

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I Need Some Help With Factoring. The first problem, in a series of problems I cant get figured out, is:

49-(x+4y)^2

Any help would be much appreciated!
 
Re: I Need Some Help With Factoring

texbum said:
The first problem, in a series of problems I cant get figured out, is:

49-(x+4y)^2

Any help would be much appreciated!
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Hint:

49 = \(\displaystyle 7^2\)

and

\(\displaystyle a^2 - b^2 = (a+b)(a-b)\)
 
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