Practice Difference Of Squares (1.4.4) - Factorization - IB 10 Mathematics

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Question 1.
Factorize $x^2 - 16$ .
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Look for the squares of the numbers.
Question 2.
Factorize $y^2 - 49$ .
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Remember to identify the squares.
3Question 3.
What is the factorization of $x^2 - 36$ ?
- (x - 6)(x + 6)
- (x - 12)(x + 12)
- (x - 3)(x + 3)
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Find the square roots of 36.
4Question 4.
True or False: The difference of squares can only be applied to expressions with integer coefficients.
- True
- False
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Consider variables and fractions as well.
Question 5.
Factorize $100 - x^2$ completely.
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Identify the square of 10.
Question 6.
Factorize $16a^2 - 81b^2$ completely.
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Recognize both parts as squares.

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