4.6 - Factoring Difference of Squares

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What is the difference of squares?

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(x + 4)(x - 4)

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What is the formula for factoring a difference of squares?

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(7y + 5)(7y - 5)

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

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(x + 1)(x - 1)

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What does it mean for an expression to be factorable?

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An expression is factorable if it can be expressed as a product of two or more factors.

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(2x + 3)(2x - 3)

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What is the significance of the difference of squares in algebra?

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It allows for the simplification of expressions and solving equations more easily.

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(x + 5)(x - 5)