SOLUTION: Hello, I'm having trouble factoring a binomial. the problem is 50x2 - 200. (Its 50 x squared minus 200) I thought the answer was 50(x+2) (x-100). Is this correct? Thank yo

Question 16731: Hello, I'm having trouble factoring a binomial. the problem is
50x2 - 200. (Its 50 x squared minus 200) I thought the answer was

50(x+2) (x-100). Is this correct? Thank you for your assistance.

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor:
First, factor out a 50.
Now factor the difference of two squares.

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