The Maths Habit

The difference of two squares

Quadratics · Foundation and Higher · 5:26

Chapters

  1. 0:00Introduction
  2. 0:24Do Now
  3. 1:06A square with a square cut out
  4. 1:41Why it works, and the quick way
  5. 2:19Example 1: spotting one
  6. 2:54Example 2: a number in front of x squared
  7. 3:28Your turn
  8. 3:54Common mistake
  9. 4:36Worksheet and exit question

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