Which of the following expressions matches the identity for the square of a difference, \((p-q)^2=p^2-2pq+q^2\)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(m^2-14m+49\)
In \(m^2-14m+49\), the first and last terms are \(m^2\) and \(7^2\), while the middle term is \(-2\times m\times7=-14m\). Hence it is \((m-7)^2\). Exam tip: check both the middle-term sign and twice-product condition.
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\(m^2-14m+49\)
Why is this the correct answer?
In \(m^2-14m+49\), the first and last terms are \(m^2\) and \(7^2\), while the middle term is \(-2\times m\times7=-14m\). Hence it is \((m-7)^2\). Exam tip: check both the middle-term sign and twice-product condition.
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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