Curated OER
Factoring Special Binomials and Trinomials
For this factoring special binomials and trinomials worksheet, students multiply two sets of binomials. They answer 7 true/false questions. Students factor 57 polynomials. They divide two pairs of binomials. There are 60 problems in all.
Curated OER
Factoring: A General Strategy
In this algebra worksheet, students factor 10 polynomial expressions. Problems involve several approaches to factoring, including factoring out common elements by grouping, factoring the difference of two squares, and factoring the sum...
Curated OER
Factoring Perfect-Square Trinomials and Differences of Squares
In this algebra worksheet, students factor expressions into the product of two binomials. Four of the problems involve factoring perfect square trinomials. The remaining eight problems require students to factor problems that are the...
Curated OER
Factoring a Difference Between Two Squares Worksheet
In this algebra 1 worksheet, students factor 20 problems involving the difference of two squares. They check their answers on-line.
Other
Sierra College: Elementary Algebra Review Sheet and Common Formulas
This review sheet includes important rules, properties, formulas, and equations needed to solve many Algebra problems.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Factoring Polynomials
This page includes a tutorial which teaches you how to find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of a polynomial, factor out the GCF of a polynomial, factor a polynomial with four terms by grouping, factor trinomials, and factor a difference...
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Factoring Polynomials
This site from the University of Saskatchewan provides an explanation of factoring by grouping, greatest common factor, perfect squares, and difference of squares. Higher degree polynomials factored as well. Some examples provided along...
Other
Dans Math: Lessons: Beginning Algebra
College professor Dan Bach offers a review of basic algebra concepts complete with definitions, explanations, and examples. Topics include simplifying expressions, solving linear equations, and graphing.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Factoring the Difference of Two Perfect Squares
Use this site to learn the trick to factoring when the polynomial is a difference of two perfect squares. The site contains examples that are easy to follow.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Factor Using the Difference of Two Squares
Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of factoring using the difference of two squares . After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based on their...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Factor Using the Difference of Two Squares
Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of factoring trinomials using the difference of two squares. After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Factor Polynomial by Rewriting It as the Difference Between Two Squares
This WebMath site includes an interactive problem solver. Use it to factor a polynomial that is the difference between two perfect squares. The website will bring back a full explanation behind the answer.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Factoring a Difference Between Two Squares Lessons
Several examples are presented to demonstrate how to factor a polynomial that is a difference of two squares. The online worksheet helps for extra practice.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization Using Difference of Squares
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor the difference of two squares and perfect square trinomials and solve quadratic polynomial equations by factoring.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: The Difference of Two Squares
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains factoring and multiplying a difference of two squares. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. A set of cumulative...
Cool Math
Coolmath: Difference of Two Squares, Sum and Difference of Two Cubes
This algebra lesson explains how to factor the difference of two squares and the sum and difference of two cubes.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Difference of Squares Intro
Factor quadratic expressions into the special products of the general form (x+a)(x-a). Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Difference of Squares
Factor quadratic expressions of the general difference of squares form. The factored expressions have the general form (ax+b)(ax-b). Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization Using Perfect Square Trinomials
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor perfect square trinomials and the difference of two squares and solve quadratic equations by factoring.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization Using Difference of Squares
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor the difference of two squares and perfect square trinomials and solve quadratic polynomial equations by factoring.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Factoring Polynomials
Several types of factoring are covered in this article, including common factors, grouping, special factors, and completing the square. The examples include detailed explanations of the factoring process.
Harvey Mudd College
Mudd Math Fun Facts: Difference of Squares
Using algebra, learn how to do fast math in your head!
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Using the Difference of Two Squares to Solve Equations: Lesson 2
This lesson demonstrates how to use the difference of two squares and the zero product property to solve for binomial equations. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Using the Difference of Two Squares to Solve Equations."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Using the Difference of Two Squares to Solve Equations: Lesson 4
This lesson demonstrates how to use the difference of two squares and the zero product property to solve for binomial equations. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Using the Difference of Two Squares to Solve Equations."