Which of the following algebraic identities shows the correct factorisation of the difference of two squares?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(x^2-y^2=(x+y)(x-y)\)
Option A is correct. Expanding \((x+y)(x-y)\) gives \(x^2-xy+xy-y^2=x^2-y^2\), as the middle terms cancel. Exam tip: check that the binomial signs are opposite.
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\(x^2-y^2=(x+y)(x-y)\)
Why is this the correct answer?
Option A is correct. Expanding \((x+y)(x-y)\) gives \(x^2-xy+xy-y^2=x^2-y^2\), as the middle terms cancel. Exam tip: check that the binomial signs are opposite.
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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