Question

Which products result in a difference of squares? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

2nd - (w - 5)(w + 5)

4th - (-4v - 9)(-4v + 9)

Step-by-step explanation:

1. The first option shows an expression multiplied by its opposite(x -1), so therefore, it does not show the difference of squares

2. The second option does show the difference of squares because it is in the form (a + b)(a - b)

3. The third option is just a square because the same expression is multiplied by itself.

4. The fourth option is the difference of squares because it is in the form (a + b)(a - b). a equals -4v and b equals 9 in this case.

5. The fifth option is not the difference of squares. No term in common in both expressions

6. The sixth option is just a square because the same expression is multiplied by itself.

In all, there are two options that are the difference of squares, the 2nd and 4th.