Learn how to solve a quadratic by applying the difference of two squares

The video tutorial demonstrates how to solve an equation using the difference of two squares. It begins by setting the equation to zero and identifying the terms that can be rewritten as squares. The instructor explains how to factor the equation into two binomials and applies the zero product property to find the solutions. The process involves using inverse operations to solve for X, resulting in two solutions: 20 and -20.

What is the first step in solving an equation using the difference of two squares?

• Divide both sides by a variable

• Add a constant to both sides

• Multiply both sides by two

• Set the equation equal to zero

How can the term 225 be expressed as a squared term?

• 10 squared

• 20 squared

• 12 squared

• 15 squared

What is the value of 'a' when rewriting 9/16 X^2 in the form of a squared term?

• 1/2 X

• 3/2 X

• 9/16 X

• 3/4 X

What property is used to solve the equation after factoring it into two binomials?

• Zero Product Property

• Distributive Property

• Associative Property

• Commutative Property

What are the solutions for X after applying the Zero Product Property?

• X = 25 and X = -25

• X = 10 and X = -10

• X = 20 and X = -20

• X = 15 and X = -15