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Product of A Sum and Difference of Two Terms

This document discusses the formula for multiplying the sum and difference of two terms. It explains that to multiply (a+b)(a-b), you square the first term and subtract the square of the last term. Some examples are provided to demonstrate this rule, such as (4t+9)(4t-9) = (4t)^2 - 9^2. Students are instructed to practice using this formula to simplify example expressions.

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Product of A Sum and Difference of Two Terms

This document discusses the formula for multiplying the sum and difference of two terms. It explains that to multiply (a+b)(a-b), you square the first term and subtract the square of the last term. Some examples are provided to demonstrate this rule, such as (4t+9)(4t-9) = (4t)^2 - 9^2. Students are instructed to practice using this formula to simplify example expressions.

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Products of a Sum and

Difference of Two Terms


Solve using FOIL method:
(x+4)(x+4)
𝟐
 
𝒙 +𝟖 𝒙+𝟏𝟔

(x+4)(x-4)
𝟐
 
𝒙 − 𝟏𝟔
Products of a Sum and Difference of Two
Terms
Rule:
Square the First term minus square the last term.

Formula:
𝟐 𝟐
( 𝒂+𝒃 ) ( 𝒂 − 𝒃 )=(𝒂 − 𝒃 )
 

 
where:
and must have the same value
the operation is always minus (-)
Examples:
1. (4t + 9) (4t - 9)
2. (7m + 11n) (7m - 11n)
3. (2n - 5) (2n + 5)
4. (2r – 9)(2r + 9)
Board work!.
 

1. )(
QUIZ!.
 
Simplify the following:
Assignment: (one half sheet of paper)
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