Which of the following algebraic identities gives the standard form of the product of two binomials that differ only in the sign of the second term, such as \\(p+q\\) and \\(p-q\\)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \\(p^2-q^2\\)
In \\((p+q)(p-q)\\), the cross terms \\(pq\\) and \\(-pq\\) cancel, leaving only \\(p^2-q^2\\). Option B is the identity for a perfect-square trinomial. Exam tip: opposite signs in matching binomials signal a difference of squares.
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\\(p^2-q^2\\)
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In \\((p+q)(p-q)\\), the cross terms \\(pq\\) and \\(-pq\\) cancel, leaving only \\(p^2-q^2\\). Option B is the identity for a perfect-square trinomial. Exam tip: opposite signs in matching binomials signal a difference of squares.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Exploring Algebraic Identities. Topic: Algebraic identities.
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