Answer:
x^2 - 16
Step-by-step explanation:
x² - 16
(x - 4)(x + 4)
Each term in the second factor is multiplied by each term in the first factor, that is
x(x + 4) - 4(x + 4) ← distribute both parenthesis
= x² + 4x - 4x - 16 ← collect like terms
= x² - 16
