Apply formula: We can use the difference of squares formula, which states that a2−b2=(a+b)(a−b), where a and b are any real numbers. Here, a is 98 and b is 2.
Use formula: Apply the difference of squares formula to 982−22 to get (98+2)(98−2).
Calculate sums and differences: Calculate the sums and differences inside the parentheses: 98+2=100 and 98−2=96.
Multiply results: Multiply the results from the previous step: 100×96.
Perform final multiplication: Perform the multiplication to find the final answer: 100×96=9600.
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