Maths

Maths – Formulas, Identities and Solved Questions

This section explains school maths in simple steps – algebraic identities, equations, number systems and geometry, each with proofs and solved examples.

Most-used algebraic identities

Identity Expansion
(a + b)2 a2 + 2ab + b2
(a − b)2 a2 − 2ab + b2
a2 − b2 (a + b)(a − b)
(a + b)3 a3 + 3a2b + 3ab2 + b3
a3 − b3 (a − b)(a2 + ab + b2)
a3 + b3 (a + b)(a2 − ab + b2)

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FAQs on Maths

What is the formula of a² − b²?

a² − b² = (a + b)(a − b).

What is x*x*x equal to?

x*x*x = x³ (x cubed).