The algebraic equations which are true for all values of variables in them are called algebraic identities. They are also used for the factorization of polynomials. This is how they find utility in the computation of algebraic expressions. You have already learned about a few of them in the junior grades. In this article, we will recall them and introduce you to some more standard algebraic identities along with examples.
Identity I: (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2
Identity II: (a – b)2 = a2 – 2ab + b2
Identity III: a2 – b2= (a + b)(a – b)
Identity IV: (x + a)(x + b) = x2 + (a + b) x + ab
Identity V: (a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca
Identity VI: (a + b)3 = a3 + b3 + 3ab (a + b)
Identity VII: (a – b)3 = a3 – b3 – 3ab (a – b)
Identity VIII: a3 + b3 + c3 – 3abc = (a + b + c)(a2 + b2 + c2 – ab – bc – ca)
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