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Factoring Difference of Squares
For this factoring difference of squares worksheet, students solve 18 different problems related to factoring the difference of squares for each. First, they write their parentheses out and find the common factors of the squared number....
Mathematics Assessment Project
Generalizing Patterns: The Difference of Two Squares
After completing an assessment task where they express numbers as the difference of squares (i.e., 9 = 5^2 – 4^2), class members note any patterns that they see in the problems.
Curated OER
Factoring the Difference of Squares
In this algebra worksheet, students factor special equations using difference of squares. They follow the formula to factor. There are 9 questions with an answer key.
EngageNY
The Power of Algebra—Finding Pythagorean Triples
The Pythagorean Theorem makes an appearance yet again in this lesson on polynomial identities. Learners prove a method for finding Pythagorean triples by applying the difference of squares identity.
Curated OER
Multiplying Special Case Polynomials
In this algebra worksheet, learners practice finding the product of two binomials. In each case either the answer represents a difference of squares or a perfect square trinomial. There are 26 problems with an answer key.
Curated OER
Factoring Perfect-Square Trinomials and Differences of Squares
For this algebra worksheet, pupils factor expressions into the product of two binomials. Four of the problems involve factoring perfect square trinomials. The remaining eight problems require students to factor problems that are the...
Curated OER
Difference of Squares
For this binomial worksheet, students explore the difference of squares method to multiply binomials. This two-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Area, Arithmetic and Algebra
Explore the concept of this perfect square trinomial and difference of squares lesson. A hands-on activity that uses paper rectangles and squares to illustrate the perfect-square trinomial and difference of squares formulas.
Curated OER
Worksheet #9 - Factoring Polynomials
Factoring practice using the GCF, difference of squares, and factoring by grouping is included in this worksheet. Questions are either short answer or multiple choice.
Curated OER
Factoring Binomials - Difference of Squares
In this factoring binomials worksheet, learners examine problems containing the difference of squares. They factor binomial equations. This one-page worksheet contains 15 problems. Answers are provided.
Curated OER
Giant Difference of Squares
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders calculate the sum of squares of all real numbers that satisfy an equation. An answer key is provided.
CK-12 Foundation
Factorization of Quadratic Expressions: Algebra Tiles
What does it mean to factor the difference of two squares? The interactive presents an area model of the difference of two squares. Pupils rearrange the model to create a rectangular area. The learners determine the length and width...
EngageNY
Does Every Complex Number Have a Square Root?
Help the class find a better way. Pupils recall finding nth roots or a complex number in polar form from a previous module to find the square root of a complex number. Using the second installment in a series of 23, scholars discover it...
5280 Math
Multiplication Table Algebra
Patterns, patterns, everywhere! Young scholars examine the multiplication table to identify patterns. Their exploration leads to an understanding of the difference of squares and sum of cubes by the completion of the algebra project.
Curated OER
Factoring Polynomials
For this factoring worksheet, learners find the common term, use special products or use the diamond method to factor polynomials. Explanations and examples are provided. This three-page worksheet contains 45 problems. Answers are...
Curated OER
GCF & Difference of Squares
In this polynomial worksheet, students factor each of the polynomials on the page. There are 10 polynomials to factor, and students write the answer in the spaces provided.
CK-12 Foundation
Factor Polynomials Using Special Products: Difference of Two Squares
Factoring patterns are not magic! Show your classes how to model the difference of two squares' factors using an area model. Learners manipulate the width and length of two squares to represent the polynomial a^2-b^2. They use the model...
Cloud Front
Factoring Worksheet
If you're searching for a worksheet that covers all things factoring look no further. The worksheet covers factoring out a GCF, factoring by grouping, trinomials, and difference of squares. And the best part? The answers to the...
Curated OER
Seventy-Two Factoring Difference of Squares Problems
In this factoring learning exercise, students factor seventy-two difference of squares expressions. These problems steadily increase in difficulty.
Curated OER
Simplifying Square Roots
Discuss the definition for a simplified form for a square root. Middle schoolers analyze different forms of a square root, the Product Property of Square Roots, and complete a worksheet.
Curated OER
Quadratics and Difference of Squares
In this algebra worksheet, students factor quadratic equations using the difference of squares and cubes. They factor other polynomials finding the roots. There are 37 questions with an answer key.
EngageNY
A Focus on Square Roots
Pupils learn to solve square root equations and rationalize denominators. Problems include those with extraneous solutions.
Flipped Math
Advanced Factoring
Perfect the method for factoring. Learners view a video that shows shortcuts to grouping when presented with a difference of squares or when the leading coefficient is one. Pupils learn that factoring by grouping is helpful when working...
Curated OER
Factoring: A General Strategy
In this algebra worksheet, students factor 10 polynomial expressions. Problems involve several approaches to factoring, including factoring out common elements by grouping, factoring the difference of two squares, and factoring the sum...