Learn how to find the solutions when factoring using the difference of two squares

Learn how to find the solutions when factoring using the difference of two squares

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

11th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video tutorial focuses on identifying square numbers and applying special factoring techniques. It begins by recognizing square numbers like 16, X^2, and 49, and discusses the difference of two squares method. The tutorial explains how to factor expressions in the form of a square number minus another square number. Finally, it demonstrates solving equations using the zero product property, resulting in solutions for X.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial technique mentioned for factoring when square numbers are involved?

Applying calculus

Using logarithms

Multiplying and subtracting

Adding and dividing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of expression is suitable for the difference of two squares technique?

Polynomial

Binomial

Trinomial

Monomial

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the factored form of a difference of two squares?

A^2 + B^2

A + B and A - B

A + B

A^2 - B^2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the square root of 16 as used in the example?

5

2

3

4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After factoring, what property is applied to find the solutions?

Commutative Property

Distributive Property

Associative Property

Zero Product Property