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Factoring Binomials
Your Turn! Use Differences of Two Squares
A square with side length x is cut from the larger
Solve Equations by Factoring
square shown below. What value of x will result in
3
2
In the equation m – 81 = y, which is a value of m a f gure that is of the area of the original
4
when y = 0? square?
A. 0 A. 6
1 B. 9 6
B.
9 C. 3
C. –9 D. –3
6
D. 81
Answer Answer
X
X
Skill Practice! Factor each polynomial, if possible. If the polynomial
cannot be factored, write prime.
2
2
1. a – 4 2. n – 64
2
3. 1 – 49c 4. –16 + p 2
2
5. k + 25 6. 36 – 100w 2
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