1. **State the problem:** Factor the expression $$242f^2 - 32$$ completely.
2. **Identify the type of expression:** This is a difference of two terms, which can be factored using the difference of squares formula if possible.
3. **Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF):**
The GCF of 242 and 32 is 2.
$$242f^2 - 32 = 2(\cancel{121}f^2 - \cancel{16})$$
4. **Recognize the difference of squares inside the parentheses:**
$$121f^2 - 16 = (11f)^2 - 4^2$$
5. **Apply the difference of squares formula:**
$$a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b)$$
So,
$$121f^2 - 16 = (11f - 4)(11f + 4)$$
6. **Write the fully factored form:**
$$242f^2 - 32 = 2(11f - 4)(11f + 4)$$
**Final answer:** $$2(11f - 4)(11f + 4)$$
Factor Quadratic 3Bbbf7
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