{"id":153692,"date":"2022-03-25T22:42:23","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T17:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/algebraic-identities\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T16:48:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T11:18:56","slug":"algebraic-identities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/algebraic-identities\/","title":{"rendered":"Algebraic Identities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/algebraic-identities\/#What_are_Algebraic_Identities\" title=\"What are Algebraic Identities?\">What are Algebraic Identities?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/algebraic-identities\/#Standard_Algebraic_Identities\" title=\"Standard Algebraic Identities\">Standard Algebraic Identities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/algebraic-identities\/#Types_of_Algebraic_Identities\" title=\"Types of Algebraic Identities\">Types of Algebraic Identities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/algebraic-identities\/#Two-Variable_Identities\" title=\"Two-Variable Identities\">Two-Variable Identities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/algebraic-identities\/#Three_Variable_Identities\" title=\"Three Variable Identities\">Three Variable Identities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/algebraic-identities\/#Factorisation_Identities\" title=\"Factorisation Identities\">Factorisation Identities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/algebraic-identities\/#Proof_of_Algebraic_Identities\" title=\"Proof of Algebraic Identities\">Proof of Algebraic Identities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/algebraic-identities\/#Proof_of_ab%C2%B2_a%C2%B22abb%C2%B2\" title=\"Proof of (a+b)\u00b2 = a\u00b2+2ab+b\u00b2\">Proof of (a+b)\u00b2 = a\u00b2+2ab+b\u00b2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/algebraic-identities\/#Proof_of_aba-b_a%C2%B2-b%C2%B2\" title=\"Proof of (a+b)(a-b) = a\u00b2-b\u00b2\">Proof of (a+b)(a-b) = a\u00b2-b\u00b2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/algebraic-identities\/#Proof_of_a-b%C2%B2_a%C2%B2-_2abb%C2%B2\" title=\"Proof of (a-b)\u00b2 = a\u00b2- 2ab+b\u00b2\">Proof of (a-b)\u00b2 = a\u00b2- 2ab+b\u00b2<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/algebraic-identities\/#Solved_Questions_on_Algebraic_Identities\" title=\"Solved Questions on Algebraic Identities\">Solved Questions on Algebraic Identities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/algebraic-identities\/#FAQs_on_Algebraic_Identities\" title=\"FAQs on Algebraic Identities\">FAQs on Algebraic Identities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/algebraic-identities\/#What_are_algebraic_identities\" title=\"What are algebraic identities?\">What are algebraic identities?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/algebraic-identities\/#Why_are_algebraic_identities_important\" title=\"Why are algebraic identities important?\">Why are algebraic identities important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/algebraic-identities\/#How_can_I_apply_algebraic_identities_in_problem-solving\" title=\"How can I apply algebraic identities in problem-solving?\">How can I apply algebraic identities in problem-solving?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/algebraic-identities\/#What_is_the_difference_between_an_algebraic_identity_and_an_equation\" title=\"What is the difference between an algebraic identity and an equation?\">What is the difference between an algebraic identity and an equation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>Algebraic Identities<\/strong> are the basis of Algebra. These identities and their applications make it easier for the students to solve algebraic linear equations. This helps students get rid of confusing long calculations. They can easily get the desired result by using these worldwide accepted Algebraic Identities.<\/p>\n<p>These algebraic Identities are useful for both students and aspirants appearing for the competitive examinations. They must have a good grasp of these algebraic Identities that will be discussed in this article. Students can also download the Algebraic Identities Charts in PDF format using the link provided in the article.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Algebraic_Identities\"><\/span>What are Algebraic Identities?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Algebra, the algebraic Identities are the equations used to perform the calculations in simple steps. The left-hand side of these equations is always equal to the right-hand side.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if we need to solve the given linear equation, then instead of solving we can apply an Algebraic Identity.<\/p>\n<p>Consider the following linear equation:<\/p>\n<p>7\u00b2 &#8211; 5\u00b2<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, we apply the algebraic identity:<\/p>\n<p>a\u00b2 &#8211; b\u00b2 = (a+b) (a-b)<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the equation becomes,<\/p>\n<p>7\u00b2 &#8211; 5\u00b2 = (7+5) (7-5)<\/p>\n<p>7\u00b2 &#8211; 5\u00b2 = (12) (2)<\/p>\n<p>7\u00b2 &#8211; 5\u00b2 = 24<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s verify:<\/p>\n<p>7\u00b2 &#8211; 5\u00b2 = 49 &#8211; 25 = 24<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the identity gave an accurate result.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standard_Algebraic_Identities\"><\/span>Standard Algebraic Identities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a number of algebraic equations in mathematics. The major algebraic identities in algebra are discussed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>(a+b)\u00b2 = a\u00b2+2ab+b\u00b2<\/li>\n<li>(a-b)\u00b2 = a\u00b2- 2ab+b\u00b2<\/li>\n<li>(a+b)(a-b) = a\u00b2-b\u00b2<\/li>\n<li>(x+a)(x+b) = x\u00b2+x(a+b)+ab<\/li>\n<li>(a+b)\u00b3 = a\u00b3+b\u00b3+3ab(a+b)<\/li>\n<li>(a-b)\u00b3 = a\u00b3-b\u00b3-3ab(a-b)<\/li>\n<li>(a+b+c)\u00b2 = a\u00b2+b\u00b2+c\u00b2+2(ab+bc+ca)<\/li>\n<li>a\u00b3+b\u00b3+c\u00b3-3abc = (a+b+c)(a\u00b2+b\u00b2+c\u00b2-ab-bc-ca)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Algebraic_Identities\"><\/span>Types of Algebraic Identities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are multiple types of algebraic identities depending on the number of variables used or the type of question asked. A few types of algebraic identities are discussed below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two-Variable_Identities\"><\/span>Two-Variable Identities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The following written algebraic identities involve two variables. Two variable identities can be verified easily by expanding the squares or cubes and multiplication of polynomials.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>(a+b)\u00b2= a\u00b2+2ab+b\u00b2<\/li>\n<li>(a-b)\u00b2 = a\u00b2- 2ab+b\u00b2<\/li>\n<li>(a+b)(a-b) = a\u00b2-b\u00b2<\/li>\n<li>(a+b)\u00b3 = a\u00b3+b\u00b3+3ab(a+b)<\/li>\n<li>(a-b)\u00b3 = a\u00b3-b\u00b3-3ab(a-b)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three_Variable_Identities\"><\/span>Three Variable Identities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The following written algebraic identities involve three variables. These can be easily verified with the expansion of squares or cubes and the multiplication of polynomials.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>(a+b+c)\u00b2 = a\u00b2+b\u00b2+c\u00b2+2(ab+bc+ca)<\/li>\n<li>a\u00b2+b\u00b2+c\u00b2 = (a+b+c)\u00b2- 2(ab+bc+ca)<\/li>\n<li>a\u00b3+b\u00b3+c\u00b3-3abc = (a+b+c)(a\u00b2+b\u00b2+c\u00b2-ab-bc-ca)<\/li>\n<li>(a+b)(b+c)(c+a) = (a+b+c)(ab+ac+bc)-2abc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factorisation_Identities\"><\/span>Factorisation Identities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Algebraic Identities help in factoring Algebraic expressions. With the use of these identities, many higher Algebraic expressions like a\u2074-b\u2074 can be easily factored. Below is the list with the help of which polynomials can be factored:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a\u00b2-b\u00b2 = (a-b)(a+b)<\/li>\n<li>x\u00b2+x(a+b)+ab = (x+a)(x+b)<\/li>\n<li>a\u00b3-b\u00b3 = (a-b)(a\u00b2+ab+b\u00b2)<\/li>\n<li>a\u00b3+b\u00b3 = (a+b)(a\u00b2-ab+b\u00b2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proof_of_Algebraic_Identities\"><\/span>Proof of Algebraic Identities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The proof of the algebraic identities will help to better understand each of these identities. Take a look at the following proofs of the basic algebraic identities:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proof_of_ab%C2%B2_a%C2%B22abb%C2%B2\"><\/span>Proof of (a+b)\u00b2 = a\u00b2+2ab+b\u00b2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Basically, (a+b)\u00b2 is (a+b)\u00d7(a+b).<\/li>\n<li>It can be visualised as a square with sides (a+b) and area (a+b)\u00b2.<\/li>\n<li>The square having a side (a+b) has four areas a\u00b2, ab, ab, and b\u00b2.<\/li>\n<li>The sum of all these areas a\u00b2+ab+ab+b\u00b2 gives the area of a big square (a+b)\u00b2.<\/li>\n<li>Therefore, (a+b)\u00b2 = a\u00b2+2ab+b\u00b2<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730301\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Proof-of-Algebraic-Identities-1.png\" alt=\"Proof of Algebraic Identities 1\" width=\"190\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Proof-of-Algebraic-Identities-1.png 190w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Proof-of-Algebraic-Identities-1-150x145.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proof_of_aba-b_a%C2%B2-b%C2%B2\"><\/span>Proof of (a+b)(a-b) = a\u00b2-b\u00b2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Here, the main objective is to find the value of a\u00b2- b\u00b2.<\/li>\n<li>It can be taken as the difference of the area of two squares with sides a units and b units respectively.<\/li>\n<li>It will be equal to the sum of the areas of two rectangles [i.e. a(a-b) + b(a-b)]as shown in the below-given figure.<\/li>\n<li>Therefore, a<sup>2<\/sup> &#8211; b<sup>2<\/sup> = a(a-b) + b(a-b)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>a<sup>2<\/sup> &#8211; b<sup>2<\/sup> = (a-b)(a+b)<\/div>\n<div>a<sup>2<\/sup> &#8211; b<sup>2<\/sup> = (a+b)(a-b)<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730302\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Proof-of-Algebraic-Identities-2.png\" alt=\"Proof of Algebraic Identities 2\" width=\"232\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Proof-of-Algebraic-Identities-2.png 232w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Proof-of-Algebraic-Identities-2-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Proof-of-Algebraic-Identities-2-150x152.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Brief explanation:<\/strong> The length and breadth of one rectangle are a unit and (a-b) units. The length and breadth of another rectangle are (a-b) units and b units. We will find the areas of the two rectangles and the sum of the areas to obtain the result value.<br \/>\nThe areas of both the rectangles are (a-b) \u00d7 a = a(a-b), and (a-b)\u00d7b= b(a-b).<\/p>\n<p>The sum of the areas will be taken to obtain the resultant expression:<\/p>\n<p>a(a-b) + b(a-b) = (a-b)(a+b)<\/p>\n<p>Hence, a\u00b2-b\u00b2 = (a-b)(a+b)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Do Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/trigonometric-identity\/\">Trigonometric Identity<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proof_of_a-b%C2%B2_a%C2%B2-_2abb%C2%B2\"><\/span>Proof of (a-b)\u00b2 = a\u00b2- 2ab+b\u00b2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Assume (a-b)\u00b2 as the area of the square whose length is (a-b). To understand this, let there be a large square whose area is a\u00b2. Reduce the length of all the sides by b, it will become a-b.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730303\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Proof-of-Algebraic-Identities-3.png\" alt=\"Proof of Algebraic Identities 3\" width=\"128\" height=\"206\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From a\u00b2, remove extra bits to the left with (a-b)\u00b2.<\/li>\n<li>In the above figure, (a-b)\u00b2 is represented by the blue region.<\/li>\n<li>To get the blue square, from the larger orange square, subtract the vertical and horizontal strips having the area ab.<\/li>\n<li>If we remove the ab twice, the overlapping square at the bottom will also get removed. So, we add b\u00b2. We have, (a-b)\u00b2 = a\u00b2- ab- ab+b\u00b2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Therefore, this proves the algebraic identity<\/p>\n<p>(a-b)\u00b2 = a\u00b2- 2ab+b\u00b2.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solved_Questions_on_Algebraic_Identities\"><\/span>Solved Questions on Algebraic Identities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Example 1: Expand (4x+y)\u00b2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> To expand the given expression, substitute a= 4x and b= y in (a+b)\u00b2= a\u00b2+2ab+b\u00b2<\/p>\n<p>(4x+y)\u00b2= (4x)\u00b2+2(4x)(y)+ (y)\u00b2<\/p>\n<p>= 16x\u00b2+8xy+ y\u00b2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 2: Find the value of a\u00b3+b\u00b3+c\u00b3 when a+b+c= 0.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> In one of the above-written identities,<\/p>\n<p>a\u00b3+b\u00b3+c\u00b3-3abc = (a+b+c)(a\u00b2+b\u00b2+c\u00b2-ab-bc-ca)<\/p>\n<p>Substitute (a+b+c) = 0,<\/p>\n<p>a\u00b3+b\u00b3+c\u00b3-3abc =0(a\u00b2+b\u00b2+c\u00b2-ab-bc-ca)<\/p>\n<p>a\u00b3+b\u00b3+c\u00b3-3abc = 0<\/p>\n<p>a\u00b3+b\u00b3+c\u00b3 = 3abc<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 3: Factorize (x\u2076-1)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> (x\u2076-1) can be written as (x\u00b3)\u00b2-1\u00b2<\/p>\n<p>It resembles the identity a\u00b2-b\u00b2 = (a-b)(a+b)<\/p>\n<p>Where a= x\u00b3 and b= 1<\/p>\n<p>So, x\u2076-1= (x\u00b3+1)(x\u00b3-1)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Algebraic_Identities\"><\/span>FAQs on Algebraic Identities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_algebraic_identities\"><\/span>What are algebraic identities?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAlgebraic identities are equations that hold true for all values of the variables involved. They are used to simplify algebraic expressions and solve equations more efficiently. Common examples include the expansion of squares and cubes, such as (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_algebraic_identities_important\"><\/span>Why are algebraic identities important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAlgebraic identities are important because they allow us to simplify complex algebraic expressions, making it easier to perform calculations and solve equations. They are widely used in various fields of mathematics, including algebra, calculus, and number theory.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_apply_algebraic_identities_in_problem-solving\"><\/span>How can I apply algebraic identities in problem-solving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTo apply algebraic identities in problem-solving, identify the structure of the expression and match it to a known identity. For example, if you encounter an expression like 9x2 - 16, you can recognize it as a difference of squares and factor it as (3x + 4)(3x - 4)\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_an_algebraic_identity_and_an_equation\"><\/span>What is the difference between an algebraic identity and an equation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAn algebraic identity is true for all values of the variables involved, while an equation is true only for specific values of the variables. 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