Solve by factoring when a difference of two squares

Solve by factoring when a difference of two squares

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to solve quadratic equations using the difference of two squares method. It begins by introducing the general form of the difference of two squares and how it can be factored. The tutorial then demonstrates how to identify square numbers and rewrite the equation in the required format. Finally, it shows how to factor the equation and apply the zero product property to find the solutions.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the general form rule for the difference of two squares?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How can you rewrite 25 in terms of a square number?

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What expression do you get when you transform the problem into the difference of two squares format?

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What are the factors of the expression X^2 - 25?

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What are the two solutions for X when applying the Zero Product Property?

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