Functions (MCR3U) · Algebraic Expressions

Factoring Special Cases (Difference of Squares, Perfect Square Trinomials)

10 tutor-authored questions for this Ontario curriculum expectation, ordered easiest to hardest — every one with a full worked solution. Work through them free, no account needed.

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Sample: the first question, solved

Factor x²−4.

📘 Worked solution
This is a difference of squares: x²−2² factors as (x−2)(x+2).

And one from the hard end

Factor 4x²−25.

Solution shown after you try it in practice mode.

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