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So i have a expression that I factor. d^2 + 2d + 1 -4e^2

To factor this, first I factor d^2+2d+1 (d+1)^2 - 4e^2

I then noticed that this is difference of squares

So, I have (d+1-2e)(d+1+2e)...

However, when I put my final answer into symbolab, I get d^2+4e-4e^2-1

 

What did I do wrong?

 

 

 

Symbolab: https://www.symbolab.com/solver/step-by-step/%5Cleft(d%2B1-2e%5Cright)%5Cleft(d-1%2B2e%5Cright)

 
 Dec 7, 2020

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