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

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

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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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.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the first step to solve the equation y = 9/16 X^2 - 225?

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How can the term 9/16 X^2 be rewritten in the form of a squared term?

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What are the two factors obtained after applying the difference of two squares?

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Explain how to apply the Zero Product Property to solve the factored equation.

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What are the final solutions for X after solving the equation?

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