How Do You Factor a Polynomial Using Difference of Squares?

How Do You Factor a Polynomial Using Difference of Squares?

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Trying to factor a binomial with perfect square factors that are being subtracted? You have a difference of squares problem! Learn how to factor a binomial like this one by watching this tutorial.

Keywords:

  • problem
  • factor
  • polynomial
  • difference of squares
  • binomial
  • perfect square
  • square
  • difference

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