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What is the expanded form of (x + 4)²?
What is the expanded form of (x + 4)²?
Which identity is used to factor the expression x² - 25?
Which identity is used to factor the expression x² - 25?
How would you rewrite the expression (2x - 3y)² using the identity for the square of a difference?
How would you rewrite the expression (2x - 3y)² using the identity for the square of a difference?
When solving the equation a² - 36 = 0, what is the solution set?
When solving the equation a² - 36 = 0, what is the solution set?
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What is the value of the expression (y - 5)² when y = 7?
What is the value of the expression (y - 5)² when y = 7?
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Using the identity (a + b)(a - b) = a² - b², what is the result of (3a + 4b)(3a - 4b)?
Using the identity (a + b)(a - b) = a² - b², what is the result of (3a + 4b)(3a - 4b)?
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How can the expression x² - 6x + 9 be factorized?
How can the expression x² - 6x + 9 be factorized?
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What is the result of expanding (x - 2)³?
What is the result of expanding (x - 2)³?
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How is (2x - 3y)² expanded using remarkable identities?
How is (2x - 3y)² expanded using remarkable identities?
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Which identity can be used to factor the expression x² - 49?
Which identity can be used to factor the expression x² - 49?
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When simplifying (x + 5)(x - 5), what is the result?
When simplifying (x + 5)(x - 5), what is the result?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Remarkable Identities
- Remarkable identities are specific algebraic formulas that simplify expressions and calculations.
- They are frequently used in algebra to factorize expressions, expand products, and solve equations.
- Understanding these identities is essential for success in algebra.
- They represent special products of binomials
- Memorizing these identities can save significant time during mathematical calculations.
Key Identities
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Square of a sum: (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b²
- This formula expands expressions of the form (a + b) squared.
- Example: (x + 3)² = x² + 6x + 9
- Example: (2x + 5y)² = 4x² + 20xy + 25y²
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Square of a difference: (a – b)² = a² – 2ab + b²
- This identity expands expressions like (a - b) squared.
- Example: (y – 5)² = y² – 10y + 25
- Example: (3a - 4b)² = 9a² - 24ab + 16b²
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Difference of two squares: a² – b² = (a + b)(a – b)
- This identity factors expressions with the squared difference of two terms.
- Example: x² – 9 = (x + 3)(x – 3) -Example: 4x² - 49 = (2x + 7 )(2x-7)
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Cube of a sum: (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
- This formula expands expressions like (a + b) cubed.
- Example: (x + 2)³ = x³ + 6x² + 12x + 8 -Example:(y+2z)³ = y³+6y²z+12yz²+8z³
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Cube of a difference: (a – b)³ = a³ – 3a²b + 3ab² – b³
- This identity expands expressions of the form (a – b) cubed.
- Example: (y – 1)³ = y³ – 3y² + 3y – 1
- Example: (p - 1)³ = p³ - 3p² + 3p - 1
Applications and Examples
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Factoring:
- Use applicable identities to simplify expressions and factor them.
- Example: x² + 8x + 16 = (x + 4)²
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Expanding expressions:
- Apply the identities to expand and simplify algebraic expressions.
- Example: (2x – 3y)² = 4x² – 12xy + 9y²
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Solving equations:
- Solve equations using identities, factoring, and isolating variables.
- Example: If a² – 49 = 0, then (a + 7)(a – 7) = 0, so a = 7 or a = -7.
- Simplifying expressions:
- Factoring expressions: Decomposing expressions into factors to solve equations or evaluate algebraic expressions.
- Solving equations: Finding the values for unknown variables to make an equation true.
- Proving geometric theorems: Using algebraic manipulations to verify geometric claims.
Additional Notes
- Memorizing and understanding the identities is crucial.
- Applying the identities correctly is essential for problem-solving.
- Numerous numerical examples demonstrate the applications of these identities.
- Grade 8 focuses on straightforward applications of these identities, without excessive complexity.
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Description
This quiz covers fundamental algebraic identities that simplify mathematical expressions and calculations. Understanding these remarkable identities, such as the square of a sum and the difference of two squares, is vital for mastering algebra. Test your knowledge on how to apply these formulas in various algebraic contexts.
