LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

NAME: _________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS: Multiply the following special products using the appropriate pattern.
1. (x + 8)(x – 8) =

2. (x – 9)2 =

3. (2x + 5)2 =

4. (x – 8)3 =

5. (x + 3)(x2 – 3x + 9) =

6. (x – 3y)2 =

7. (x3 – 2)(x2 + 2) =

8. (x – 2y)(x2 + 2xy + 4y2) =

9. (x + 9)3 =

10. (100,001 + 99,999)(100,001 – 99,999) =

CHALLENGE:

Your classmate was asked to square (2x – 3), he answered 4x2 – 9. Is his answer correct?
If not, give the correct answer.