Which of the following expressions can be identified as a difference of two perfect squares?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 49p^2-q^2
In 49p^2-q^2, 49p^2=(7p)^2 and q^2 is also a perfect square, with a minus sign between them. Hence it is a difference of squares. Options A and D are perfect-square trinomials. Exam tip: check for two square terms separated by ‘−’.
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49p^2-q^2
Why is this the correct answer?
In 49p^2-q^2, 49p^2=(7p)^2 and q^2 is also a perfect square, with a minus sign between them. Hence it is a difference of squares. Options A and D are perfect-square trinomials. Exam tip: check for two square terms separated by ‘−’.
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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