DIFF OF 2 SQUARES 1

Evaluate 1882² – 1118²

Solution

We apply difference of two squares: a² - b² = (a-b)(a+b).

1882² – 1118²= (1882 + 1118)( 1882 - 1118)

                      = (3000)( 628)

                      = 1884000

Hence 1882² – 1118²= 1884000

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