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Factoring the Difference of Squares

Factoring the Difference of Squares

Assessment

Flashcard

Mathematics

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference of squares?

Back

The difference of squares is a special factoring technique that applies to expressions in the form a² - b², which can be factored as (a - b)(a + b).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Factor the expression: 4x² - 9

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step in factoring a polynomial?

Back

Look for the Greatest Common Factor (GCF).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Factor the expression: x² - 144

Back

(x - 12)(x + 12)

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Factor the expression: 9n² - 1

Back

(3n - 1)(3n + 1)

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does GCF stand for?

Back

Greatest Common Factor.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Factor the expression: 36x² - 64

Back

4(3x - 4)(3x + 4)

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