Factoring a Difference of Squares with Algebra Tiles

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Factor quadratic polynomials, including special products.

Factoring a Difference of Squares with Algebra Tiles

Explore how a difference of squares is represented and factored using algebra tiles.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question 1

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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Open-ended question 2

Why are these expressions called differences of squares?

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Open-ended question 3

What do you notice about the binomial factors of differences of squares?

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