Choose the factorised form of (x^2-y^2+2y-1).
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: ( (x-y+1)(x+y-1) )
Treat (-y^2+2y-1) as (-(y-1)^2) to get (x^2-(y-1)^2). Exam tip: place the negative sign on the whole square.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
( (x-y+1)(x+y-1) )
Why is this the correct answer?
Treat (-y^2+2y-1) as (-(y-1)^2) to get (x^2-(y-1)^2). Exam tip: place the negative sign on the whole square.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Exploring Algebraic Identities. Topic: Factorisation.
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