Understanding the Difference of Squares

Understanding the Difference of Squares

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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In this video, Ashu Goyal demonstrates how to solve the problem of 102 squared minus 98 squared without using a calculator. He introduces the identity formula a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b) and applies it to the given numbers. By substituting a = 102 and b = 98, he calculates the result as 800. The video concludes with a request for viewers to like and subscribe.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mathematical identity is used to solve the problem in the video?

a^2 + b^2

a^2 - b^2

a^2 / b^2

a^2 * b^2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the values of 'a' and 'b' in the problem discussed?

a = 104, b = 96

a = 106, b = 94

a = 102, b = 98

a = 100, b = 90

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 102 + 98 in the solution?

220

210

200

190

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 102 - 98 in the solution?

3

2

5

4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final result of 102^2 - 98^2 as calculated in the video?

600

700

800

900