Which of the following expressions represents the expansion of \((p-q)^2\)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(p^2-2pq+q^2\)
Using \((a-b)^2=a^2-2ab+b^2\), put \(a=p\) and \(b=q\) to get \(p^2-2pq+q^2\). Option C is the difference of squares. Exam tip: the middle term must be \(-2pq\).
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What is the correct answer to this question?
\(p^2-2pq+q^2\)
Why is this the correct answer?
Using \((a-b)^2=a^2-2ab+b^2\), put \(a=p\) and \(b=q\) to get \(p^2-2pq+q^2\). Option C is the difference of squares. Exam tip: the middle term must be \(-2pq\).
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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