Misty Fun in the City of Pines

LEARNING COMPETENCY:
Factors completely the difference of two squares.
Solve problems involving factoring of difference of
two squares.

Good Morning! Our Really? It is tomorrow already?

Educational Trip to Baguio will I can’t believe it!
be tomorrow.

Please wear clothes that suits

I’m excited! I can’t wait for
to the cold weather. See you
tomorrow!
all tomorrow.

The day of educational trip of Root.

Good Morning! On our educational trip please be

guided accordingly:

J – ot down all the important tips given

O – bserve every detail critically
U – nderstand the instructions religiously
R – emember the rules always. Do not take a glimpse
on the answer key when not yet done with the
activities.
N – ever give up
E – valuate yourself by answering the activity and
don’t forget to use a piece of paper for your answer
Y – our honesty is the reflection of your identity

Always see to it that every place you take will make you
realize how beautiful Baguio is. That's what we want you
to get on this educational trip.

What do you mean Ma’am?

 Before we can visit one place from this trip, you need to
answer one activity. Failure to answer the activity leads
you not to see one of the sceneries. Is everything clear?

Yes Ma’am!

The following information are guide for you to answer the

different activities that will be given later.

Factoring of Difference of Two Squares

The product of sum and difference of two numbers is the factor of

difference of two squares.
Steps:
1. Factor the common monomial factor if possible.
2. Find the square root of each of the two terms.
3. Form two factors from these square roots, one a sum, and the
other a difference.

Examples:

1. 𝑎2 − 16
Step 1: Find the square root of √𝑎2 = 𝑎
each term. √16 = 4
Step 2: Form two factors from (𝑎 + 4)(𝑎 − 4)
these square roots, one a sum,
and the other a difference.

2. 144𝑥 2 − 49𝑦 4
Step 1: Find the square root of √144𝑥 2 = 12𝑥
each term. √49𝑦 4 = 7𝑦 2
Step 2: Form two factors from (12𝑥 + 7𝑦 2 )(12𝑥 − 7𝑦 2 )
these square roots, one a sum,
and the other a difference.

3. 121𝑚6 𝑛4 − 400𝑝10 𝑞12

Step 1: Find the square root of √121𝑚6 𝑛4 = 11𝑚3 𝑛2
each term. √400𝑝10 𝑞12 = 20𝑝 5
Step 2: Form two factors from (11𝑚3 𝑛2 + 20𝑝 5 𝑞6 )
(11𝑚3 𝑛2 − 20𝑝 5 𝑞6 )
these square roots, one a sum,
and the other a difference.

𝑘2
4. −1
25
𝑘2 𝑎
Step 1: Find the square root of √ =
25 5
each term. √1 = 1
𝑘 𝑘
Step 2: Form two factors from ( + 1) ( − 1)
5 5
these square roots, one a sum,
and the other a difference.
 5. 8𝑥 6 − 50𝑦 10
Step 1: Factor the common 2(4𝑥 6 − 25𝑦 10 )
monomial factor.
Step 2: Find the square root of √4𝑥 6 = 2𝑥 3
each term. √25𝑦 10 = 5𝑦 5
Step 3: Form two factors from (2𝑥 3 + 5𝑦 5 )(2𝑥 3 − 5𝑦 5 )
these square roots, one a sum,
and the other a difference.

Solving Problems involving Factoring of Difference of Two Squares

Example:
Forty-nine less than the square of a number equals zero. Find the
number.

Step 1: Convert the problem into 𝑥 2 − 49 = 0

mathematical phrase
Step 2: Solve for x 𝑥 2 − 49 = 0
(𝑥 + 7)(𝑥 − 7) = 0
Conclusion: The number is 7 or -7 𝑥+7 = 0 𝑥−7 =0
𝑥 = −7 𝑥=7

Do you have any question regarding the information

given?

None Ma’am. Everything is clear.

This is your first activity, before you can enter to our first
destination which is The Mansion.

I can do this because you have given me guided

information.

I like that attitude.

ACTIVITY # 1

Find the square root of the following in the box.

1. 4
2 𝑥2
2. 25
3. 100 𝑦 2𝑧 3 10
4. 196
16 7𝑦𝑧 7
5. 576
6. 𝑥 4 14 16𝑎8 𝑏10
7. 𝑦 10
24 𝑦5
8. 𝑦 4 𝑧 6
9. 49𝑦 2 𝑧 14 𝑦 20 13
10. 256𝑎16 𝑏 20
 Whenever you’re done, you can now take pictures at
The Mansion.

The Mansion is the summer home of the

nation’s president.

It is so beautiful here. Look, I took a lot of pictures.

It’s great! I can see that you are enjoying your trip.

Are you excited for your second activity?

Here’s your second activity, before you can enjoy
Kayak in Burnham Park.

ACTIVITY # 2

Write TRUE if the equation is correct and FALSE if not.

1. 𝑥 2 − 9 = (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 3)
2. 4𝑎36 − 16 = (2𝑎6 + 4)(2𝑎6 − 4)
3. 36𝑎16 − 25 = (6𝑎4 + 5)(6𝑎4 − 5)
4. 121𝑔2 − 169ℎ4 = (11𝑔 + 13ℎ2 ) (11𝑔 − 13ℎ2 )
5. 196 − 𝑛6 𝑝 4 𝑞2 = (14 − 𝑛3 𝑝 2 𝑞) (14 − 𝑛3 𝑝 2 𝑞)

Is it hard?

No. I’ve managed to identify which is true or false.

Very Good! Keep it up!

Can I have a Kayak in Burnham Park?

Sure. Enjoy!

Burnham Park is an urban parkland with a skating

rink.

It is my first time to do Kayak. It is really hard at first but if

you are determined to learn, nothing is impossible.

I appreciate your determination. I hope you are also

determined to do your third activity for you to be
mesmerized in the beauty of Baguio with the Mines View
Park.
 ACTIVITY # 3

Write FACT if the statement is true and BLUFF if otherwise.

1. A binomial that has two perfect square terms that are subtracted is
called the difference of two squares.
2. The polynomial 4𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 factors into (2𝑥 − 𝑦)(2𝑥 + 𝑦).
3. The completely factored form of 𝑦 4 − 81 is (𝑦 2 − 9)(𝑦 2 + 9).
4. (4𝑎𝑏 + 5𝑐)(4𝑎𝑏 + 5𝑐) is the factored form of 16𝑎2 𝑏 2 − 25𝑐 2 .
9 3 3
5. The polynomial − 𝑏 2 𝑐 16 factors into ( + 𝑏 2 𝑐 4 )( + 𝑏 2 𝑐 4 )
4 2 2

Did you enjoy answering the activity?

Yes. You know what, I’m really enjoying this educational

trip, aside from the view and the cold weather of
Baguio, I’m learning how to factor difference of two
squares.

Really? That is the purpose of this educational trip. Hold

on first in your realization, let’s keep going.

Mines View Park is an overlooking park on the

Northeastern outskirts of Baguio in the Philippines.

It is really amazing! It seems like I can see the whole

Baguio up here.

From your expression, you are truly amazed with the

view.

Before you savor the different flowers and plants in

botanical garden for your fourth destination, answer
assessment.

Choose the letter of the best answer.

For items 1 – 5. Find the factor.
1. 9𝑥 2 − 4
a. (3𝑥 − 2)(3𝑥 + 2) c. (3𝑥 2 − 2)(3𝑥 2 + 2)
b. (3𝑥 − 4)(3𝑥 + 4) d. (3𝑥 2 − 4)(3𝑥 + 4)
2. 𝑚 − 400
16

a. (𝑚4 − 20)(𝑚4 + 20) c. (𝑚4 − 200)(𝑚4 + 200)

b. (𝑚8 − 20)(𝑚8 + 20) d. (𝑚8 − 200)(𝑚8 + 200)
3. 36𝑎2 − 100𝑏 6 𝑐 4
a. (6𝑎 − 10𝑏 3 𝑐)(6𝑎 + 10𝑏 3 𝑐)
b. (6𝑎 − 10𝑏 3 𝑐 2 )(6𝑎 + 10𝑏 3 𝑐 2 )
c. (18𝑎 − 50𝑏 3 𝑐)(18𝑎 + 50𝑏 3 𝑐)
d. (18𝑎 − 50𝑏 3 𝑐 2 )(18𝑎 + 50𝑏 3 𝑐 2 )
4. 49𝑑 24 − 81𝑒 16 𝑓 20
a. (7𝑑12 − 9𝑒 4 𝑓 10 )(7𝑑12 + 9𝑒 4 𝑓 10 )
b. (7𝑑12 − 9𝑒 4 𝑓 20 )(7𝑑12 + 9𝑒 4 𝑓 20 )
c. (7𝑑12 − 9𝑒 8 𝑓 10 )(7𝑑12 + 9𝑒 8 𝑓 10 )
d. (7𝑑12 − 9𝑒 8 𝑓 20 )(7𝑑12 + 9𝑒 8 𝑓 20 )
5. 𝑔 ℎ8 𝑖 32 − 144𝑗 12 𝑘14 𝑙22
4

a. (𝑔ℎ4 𝑖16 − 12𝑗 6 𝑘 7 𝑙11 )(𝑔ℎ4 𝑖16 + 12𝑗 6 𝑘 7 𝑙11 )

b. (𝑔2 ℎ4 𝑖16 − 12𝑗 6 𝑘 7 𝑙11 )(𝑔2 ℎ4 𝑖16 + 12𝑗 6 𝑘 7 𝑙11 )
c. (𝑔2 ℎ2 𝑖 8 − 12𝑗 3 𝑘 7 𝑙11 )(𝑔2 ℎ2 𝑖 8 + 12𝑗 3 𝑘 7 𝑙11 )
d. (𝑔ℎ2 𝑖 8 − 12𝑗 6 𝑘 7 𝑙11 )(𝑔ℎ2 𝑖 8 + 12𝑗 6 𝑘 7 𝑙11 )
6. Which of the following is the factor of 121𝑏 4 − 36𝑐 6 ?
a. (11𝑏 2 − 6𝑐 2 )(11𝑏 2 + 6𝑐 2 )
b. (11𝑏 2 − 6𝑐 3 )(11𝑏 2 + 6𝑐 3 )
c. (11𝑏 2 − 18𝑐 2 )(11𝑏 2 + 18𝑐 2 )
d. (11𝑏 2 − 18𝑐 3 )(11𝑏 2 + 18𝑐 3 )
7. What is the factor of 𝑎14 𝑏10 𝑐 16 − 4𝑥 12 𝑦 4 𝑧 36 ?
a. (𝑎7 𝑏 5 𝑐 4 − 2𝑥 6 𝑦 2 𝑧 18 )(𝑎7 𝑏 5 𝑐 4 + 2𝑥 6 𝑦 2 𝑧 18 )
b. (𝑎7 𝑏 5 𝑐 8 − 2𝑥 6 𝑦 2 𝑧 6 )(𝑎7 𝑏 5 𝑐 8 + 2𝑥 6 𝑦 2 𝑧 6 )
c. (𝑎7 𝑏 5 𝑐 4 − 2𝑥 6 𝑦 2 𝑧 6 )(𝑎7 𝑏 5 𝑐 4 + 2𝑥 6 𝑦 2 𝑧 6 )
d. (𝑎7 𝑏 5 𝑐 8 − 2𝑥 6 𝑦 2 𝑧 18 )(𝑎7 𝑏 5 𝑐 8 + 2𝑥 6 𝑦 2 𝑧 18 )
8. Twenty-five less than the square of a number equals zero. Find the
number.
a. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 25
9. Ten times the square of a number equals 160. Find the number.
a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
10. The combined area of two squares is 40 square meters. Each side
of one square is thrice as long as a side of the other square. Find
the lengths of the sides of each square.
a. 1 m b. 2 m c. 3 m d. 4 m

If you are done with the assessment above, you can

roam around in the Botanical Garden.

Botanical Garden is a great place to unwind

because it is surrounded by lush vegetation and
water elements.

The flowers and plants here are so relaxing.

Yes. It so refreshing here. Let’s proceed to our last

destination which is the Strawberry Farm.

But wait, you need to do the enrichment activity first.

Factor the following completely.

1. 𝑥 2 − 9
2. 𝑎4 − 64
3. 225𝑎2 − 81𝑏 2
4. 100𝑚16 − 49𝑛6 𝑜10
5. 363𝑥 6 𝑦 8 𝑧 4 − 48𝑝12 𝑞14 𝑟 20
 I can answer it because of the activities a while ago,
it gives me idea in factoring it completely.

Very Good! If you are done, you can now pick

strawberries in strawberry farm.

Strawberry Farm is a farm in the town of La Trinidad,

Benguet, Philippines

I really like picking strawberries. It is very inviting

because of its color.

Congratulations! You’ve made it. See you in our next

educational trip.

ACTIVITY CARD

ACTIVITY # 1 ACTIVITY # 2 ACTIVITY # 3

1. 2 1. TRUE 1. FACT
2. 5 2. FALSE 2. FACT
3. 10 3. FALSE 3. BLUFF
4. 14 4. TRUE 4. FACT
5. 24 5. TRUE 5. BLUFF
6. 𝑥 2
7. 𝑦 5
ENRICHMENT CARD
8. 𝑦 2 𝑧 3
9. 7𝑦𝑧 7
1. (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 3)
10. 16𝑎8 𝑏10 2. (𝑎2 + 4)(𝑎2 − 4)
3. (15𝑎 + 9𝑏)(15𝑎 − 9𝑏)
ASSESSMENT CARD 4. (10𝑚8 − 7𝑛3 𝑜 5 )(10𝑚8 + 7𝑛3 𝑜 5 )
5. 3(11𝑥 3 𝑦 4 𝑧 2 +
4𝑝 6 𝑞 7 𝑟10 )(11𝑥 3 𝑦 4 𝑧 2 − 4𝑝6 𝑞 7 𝑟10 )
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. C Catalina B. Manalo, J. L. (2013). Next
5. B
Century Mathematics (pp. 40 –
6. B
45). Quezon City: Phoenix
7. D
8. A Publishing House Inc.
9. B Factoring, Solving Equation and
10. B Problem Solving. Retrieved from
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