Lesson 2

FACTORING
(difference of two
squares)
Aryne C.
Luzano
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, I will be able to:

◦Factor binomials that are difference of two squares

 Activity 1 ( Investigation in
the Classroom)
Observe how the expressions below are factored and observe the
relationships of the term with each other.

Guided Questions:
1. What is the first term of each polynomial?
2. What is the last term of each polynomial?
3. What is the middle sign of the polynomial?
4. How was the polynomial factored?
5. What pattern is seen in the factors of the difference of two terms?
6. Can all expressions be factored using difference of two squares? Why or why not?
7. When can you factor expressions using difference of two squares?
 Remember:
The factored form of a polynomial that is a difference of two
squares is the sum and difference of the square roots of the first and
last terms.

Example: 1.) 4x² – 36y²

a. the square root of 4x² is 2x
b. square root of 36y² is 6y
c. To write their factors write the product of the sum and
difference of the square roots of 4x² – 36y² that is
(2x + 6y)(2x – 6y).

Factored Form : 4x² – 36y² = (2x + 6y)(2x – 6y).

Let’s Answer a – f on page 16.

Practice
a. x² - 1 d. 4x² - y ⁴
b. 25y² - 10 e. 49x⁶ - 100
c. x² + 36 f. 9x³ - 16
Activity 2 (PAIR MO KO NYAN!)
Form difference of two squares problems by pairing two squared quantities then find their factors.
(Hint: You can create expressions that may require the use of the greatest common monomial factor)

Example Answer: 81m⁴ – 121c ⁴ = (9m² – 11c²) (9m² + 11c²)

Assignment:
• Answer Page 18 -19
• Ex. 2, Try this a,b and c
• Ex. 3, Try this a, b and
c