Question

Factorise (a+2)^2 - (a-3)^2

Answer 1

us a^2 -b^2 =(a-b)(a+b)

Answer 2

So when I've converted it, it's already factorised?

Answer 3

converted how ?

Answer 4

I mean, in the given a+2^2 is a^2, same goes with b right? So after I converted it to the other side of the equal sign, will it already be considered as factorised?

Answer 5

By other side of the equal sign, I mean in the main formula

Answer 6

so at finaly how you have got it ?

Answer 7

so a here is a+2 and b is a-3

Answer 8

Yes, right?

Answer 9

than will be firstly (a+2-(a-3))(a+2+(a-3))

Answer 10

Yes, but is that the end of the equation? Will that mathematical sentence be considered as "factorised"?

Answer 11

yes if you continue it

Answer 12

make the calcules

Answer 13

So, if I continue the equation, I will end up with the answer?

Answer 14

i like to see it

Answer 15

Okay, I'll try now

(a+2)^2 - (a-3)^2

Answer 16

=((a+2)+(a-3))((a+2)-(a-3))

Answer 17

=(2a-1)(-1)

Answer 18

am I right so far?

Answer 19

no continue it

Answer 20

Then, it will become -2a+1. Am I correct?

Answer 21

yes right

Answer 22

Okay, thanks

Answer 23

my pleasure

you are welcome

good luck

bye

Answer 24

Ha, sure