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Which form is most suitable for finding (998^2) using an identity?

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Correct answer: ( (1000-2)^2 )

The number 998 is very close to the convenient base 1000. It can be written as \(998=1000-2\), so its square can be found quickly with the identity \((x-y)^2=x^2-2xy+y^2\). Substituting \(x=1000\) and \(y=2\) gives \(998^2=(1000-2)^2=1000000-4000+4=996004\). This avoids long multiplication and uses a nearby round number.

Therefore, option B is the most suitable form. Option A, \((998+2)^2\), changes the number to 1000 and is not equal to \(998^2\). Option C represents 1002 rather than 998, and option D is the difference-of-squares product, not the square of 998. The key is to choose a close base and preserve the subtraction correctly.

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Mental Math998 SquareSquare Identity

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