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Factor out 2x squared minus 98 completely

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Answer:

2(x+7)(x-7)

Explanation:

1. In 2x^2-98, there is a common factor of 2

2. The equation therefore becomes 2 (x^2 - 49)

3. We know that x^-49 is a difference of two squares and can therefore be factored into (x+7)(x-7)

4. Therefore the fully factored answer is 2(x+7)(x-7)

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