Rewriting Expressions: Standard Form and Difference of Two Squares

This lesson covers how to rewrite expressions as trinomials in standard form or as a difference of two squares by examining their structure. It explains the components of a quadratic expression, addresses common misunderstandings, and provides techniques for rewriting expressions. Advanced examples illustrate these concepts further.

Provide an example of a quadratic expression and explain its components.

What is a common misunderstanding regarding expressions that are differences of two squares?

Describe how to rewrite an expression as a trinomial in standard form.