Question

What is a *difference of two squares* and how is it factored?

Accepted Answer

A *difference of two squares* is a binomial in which the two terms are perfect squares separated by a subtraction sign. The binomial factors to the product of the sum of its roots and the difference of its roots: $$(x^2 - y^2) = (x+y)(x-y)$$

Flashcard 2 - Math Reasoning Flashcard Set for the GED Test

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