How to factor the difference of two squares, x^2 - 16; 4x^2 - 9; 16x^2 - 25y^2; x^4 - 64

The video tutorial explains how to factor the difference of two squares, a method used when a square term is subtracted from another square term. The instructor provides a formula for factoring and demonstrates it through several examples, including cases with multiple variables and higher exponents. The tutorial aims to clarify the concept and application of the difference of two squares in algebraic expressions.

What is the general form of the factored expression for the difference of two squares?

Explain how to identify the values of A and B when factoring a difference of two squares.

Describe the process of taking the square root of a square term in the context of factoring.

What steps would you take to factor the expression 4X^2 - 25Y^2?

How can you rewrite X to the 4th power in terms of a square term for factoring?