Which of the following expressions can be factorised in the form of a difference of two squares, \(a^2-b^2\)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(4p^2-25q^2\)
\(4p^2-25q^2=(2p)^2-(5q)^2\), so it is a difference of squares and factorises as \((2p-5q)(2p+5q)\). The other options are perfect-square trinomials. Exam tip: first check whether both terms are perfect squares with a minus sign.
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\(4p^2-25q^2\)
Why is this the correct answer?
\(4p^2-25q^2=(2p)^2-(5q)^2\), so it is a difference of squares and factorises as \((2p-5q)(2p+5q)\). The other options are perfect-square trinomials. Exam tip: first check whether both terms are perfect squares with a minus sign.
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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