Factor quadratic expressions of the general difference of squares form. The factored expressions have the general form (ax+b)(ax-b). Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video...

Factor quadratic expressions into the special products of the general form (x+a)(x-a). Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Factor quadratic expressions of the general difference of squares form: (ax)^2-b^2. The factored expressions have the general form (ax+b)(ax-b).

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor the difference of two squares and perfect square trinomials and solve quadratic polynomial equations by factoring.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor the difference of two squares and perfect square trinomials and solve quadratic polynomial equations by factoring.

Find a quick, concise explanation of how to find the difference of squares. An example is given and clearly explained.

These easy to follow examples demonstrate how to factor algebraic expression using GCF and difference of squares.

Multiply differences of squares similar to the form (x+a)(x-a).

This site from the University of Saskatchewan provides an explanation of factoring by grouping, greatest common factor, perfect squares, and difference of squares. Higher degree polynomials factored as well. Some examples provided along...

Factor quadratic expressions into the special products of the general form (x+a)(x-a).

This site provides a general overview of the special case of factoring known as the difference of squares. This procedure highlights rationalizing the denominator.

Demonstrates how to use the formula for finding the differences of squares, and warns against trying to factor a sum of squares.

This algebra lesson explains how to factor the difference of two squares and the sum and difference of two cubes.

Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains factoring and multiplying a difference of two squares. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. A set of cumulative...

In this lesson, special cases of factoring are described, including perfect squares, difference of squares, and difference and sum of cubes. Exercises with answers included.

Use this site to learn the trick to factoring when the polynomial is a difference of two perfect squares. The site contains examples that are easy to follow.

Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of factoring using the difference of two squares . After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based on their...

Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of factoring trinomials using the difference of two squares. After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based...

Find special products (perfect squares and difference of squares) of "advanced" binomials: binomials with leading coefficients other than 1; binomials with higher degrees; and binomials with two variables. Students receive immediate...

This lesson demonstrates how to use the difference of two squares and the zero product property to solve for binomial equations. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Using the Difference of Two Squares to Solve Equations."

This lesson demonstrates how to use the difference of two squares and the zero product property to solve for binomial equations. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Using the Difference of Two Squares to Solve Equations."

Several examples are presented to demonstrate how to factor a polynomial that is a difference of two squares. The online worksheet helps for extra practice.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor perfect square trinomials and the difference of two squares and solve quadratic equations by factoring.

Twenty-nine problems present a variety of problems working with polynomial special cases. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution"...