Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 2024

Factorize \(a^2 - b^2 - 4a + 4\)

A

(a + b)(a - b)

B

(a - 2 + b)

C

(a + 1)(a - 2 + b)

D

(a + b) 2

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Correct Option: C

Rewrite the expression:

\(a^2 - 4a + 4 - b^2 = (a - 2)^2 - b^2\)

Apply difference of squares:

\((a - 2 - b)(a - 2 + b)\)

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