12-9-24 Bell Work: Factor the difference of two squares

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What is the difference of two squares?

Back

The difference of two squares is a mathematical expression of the form a² - b², which can be factored into (a + b)(a - b).

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Factor the expression: 3x² - 75

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3(x + 5)(x - 5)

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Factor the expression: x² - 25

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(x + 5)(x - 5)

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Factor the expression: x² - 100

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(x - 10)(x + 10)

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Factor the expression: 5x² - 45

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5(x - 3)(x + 3)

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Can m² + 49 be factored using the difference of squares?

Back

No, it cannot be factored using the difference of squares.

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What is the first step in factoring a difference of two squares?

Back

Identify the two squares in the expression.

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What is the formula for factoring the difference of two squares?

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a² - b² = (a + b)(a - b)

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Factor the expression: 4x² - 36

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4(x + 3)(x - 3)

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Factor the expression: 9y² - 1

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(3y + 1)(3y - 1)