Practice Factorization Using Identities (2.4.2) - Algebra

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Question 1.
Factor x² - 1.
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Recognize this as a difference of squares.
Question 2.
Factor x² + 8x + 16.
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Look for perfect square patterns.
3Question 3.
What is the result of factoring x² - 4?
- (x - 2)(x + 2)
- (x + 4)(x - 4)
- (x - 1)(x + 4)
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Use the identity a² - b² = (a - b)(a + b).
4Question 4.
True or False: (x + 3)² = x² + 6x + 9.
- True
- False
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Remember the formula for the square of a sum.
Question 5.
Factor x⁴ - 16 completely.
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Start by recognizing it as a difference of squares.
Question 6.
Factor x³ + 3x² + 3x + 1.
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Group strategically and look for binomial forms.

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