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Algebraic Formulae – Expansion of Squares — Maths STD 7 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7MathsAlgebraic Formulae – Expansion of Squares1 Mark
Question
Factorize the following expressions : $y^2-4$
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Answer

y² – 4
= y² – 2²
Here, a = y, b = 2
∴ y² – 2² = (y + 2)(y – 2)
….[(a² – b²) = (a + b)(a – b)]

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