SOLUTION: How do I factor the difference of two squares?

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Factor the difference of two squares:
A%5E2-B%5E2+=+%28A%2BB%29%28A-B%29
Check using FOIL:
%28A%2BB%29%28A-B%29+=+A%5E2-AB%2BAB-B%5E2 Simplify to A%5E2-B%5E2