Factoring Quadratics by Difference of Squares

The video tutorial explains how to factor quadratics using the difference of squares method. It begins with an introduction to the concept, followed by two examples: factoring x^2 - 4 and 16x^2 - 25. The tutorial demonstrates the step-by-step process of rewriting terms as squares and breaking them into binomials. It emphasizes checking the work by multiplying the binomials to ensure they equal the original quadratic.

Describe how to check if the factoring of a quadratic expression is correct.

What are the factors of the quadratic expression 16x squared minus 25?