Algebra 1 - Difference of Squares

This post explains and give practice opportunities related to TEKS A.10F:

decide if a binomial can be written as the difference of two squares and, if possible, use the structure of a difference of two squares to rewrite the binomial

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Instruction

Students learn how to notice and use the difference of squares to factor a binomial.

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STAAR Practice

Between 2016 and 2023 (including redesign practice), this supporting standard has been tested 4 times on the STAAR test. Videos explaining the problems can be found below. If you'd rather take a quiz over these questions, click here. The videos below are linked to the questions in the quiz as answer explanations after the quiz is submitted.

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