Factoring Difference of Squares

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What is the definition of the Difference of Squares?

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The Difference of Squares is a special factoring technique that applies to expressions of the form a^2 - b^2, which can be factored into (a - b)(a + b).

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What is the formula for factoring a Difference of Squares?

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The formula is: a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b).

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What is the GCF of the expression 12x^2 + 8x?

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The GCF is 4x.

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What is the GCF of the expression 18y^3 + 24y^2?

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The GCF is 6y^2.

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What is the first step in factoring a polynomial by GCF?

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Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of all the terms.

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What is the GCF of the expression 15a^2b + 10ab^2?

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The GCF is 5ab.