Question

(a - b)^2 = the difference of a and b squared right???

Answer 1

nope \[\LARGE{\color{red}{(a-b)^2=a^2-2ab+b^2}}\]

Answer 2

if you're translating this into a worded equation, then you're on the spot :)

The square of the difference of a and b

Answer 3

yea

Answer 4

for future reference, check out the textbook Practical Algebra, A self-Teaching Guide by Peter Selby & Steve Slavin. A great textbook for under 10 bucks (sometimes even free from online).