Which of the following expressions is a difference of two perfect squares?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(x^2-25\)
\(x^2-25=x^2-5^2\), so it has the form \(a^2-b^2\). In contrast, \(x^2+25\) is a sum of squares. Exam tip: check whether each term is a perfect square.
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\(x^2-25\)
Why is this the correct answer?
\(x^2-25=x^2-5^2\), so it has the form \(a^2-b^2\). In contrast, \(x^2+25\) is a sum of squares. Exam tip: check whether each term is a perfect square.
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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