Factoring using the difference of two squares Math help teacher

What is the first step in factoring the expression 100y^6 - x^2?

• Multiply the terms directly

• Divide the terms by 2

• Identify common factors in the terms

• Add the exponents

Which numbers are chosen to factor the expression 100y^6?

• 5y^3 and 20y^3

• 10y^3 and 10y^3

• 2y^3 and 50y^3

• 1y^3 and 100y^3

What is the result of multiplying 10y^3 by 10y^3?

• 10y^6

• 100y^3

• 100y^6

• 10y^9

What is the term used to describe the expression 10y^3 squared minus x^2?

• Sum of two squares

• Quotient of two squares

• Product of two squares

• Difference of two squares

What happens to the terms 10y^3x and -10y^3x when foiling the expression?

• They cancel out

• They remain unchanged

• They multiply

• They add up