Factoring a Difference of Squares with Algebra Tiles
Explore how a difference of squares is represented and factored using algebra tiles.
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Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
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As you click through the steps, why do more algebra tiles appear in the model? Why do more terms appear in the expression?
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Why are these expressions called differences of squares?
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What do you notice about the binomial factors of differences of squares?