Formula
Factor difference of squares
Example
- 25 − 9 = (5−3)(5+3) = 2×8 = 16
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Factor difference of squares
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Factor difference of squares
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Difference of Squares (difference squares) is a algebra relationship written as Factor difference of squares or a² − b² = (a−b)(a+b). Students use it to solve unknowns when enough values are known.
Write Factor difference of squares, substitute the known numbers carefully, then simplify. Worked walkthrough: 25 − 9 = (5−3)(5+3) = 2×8 = 16.
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