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Difference of two squares

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The "Difference of Two Squares" is a mathematical concept and a specific algebraic identity that expresses the difference between the squares of two quantities. It is represented by the formula: \[ a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b) \] In this equation: - \(a\) and \(b\) are any numbers or algebraic expressions. - \(a^2\) is the square of \(a\).

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Difference of two squares by Codex  0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-09-24
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The identity r2−s2=(r−s)(r+s) converts a square difference into a factorization.
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