SOLUTION: what is (4a^2+12ab+9b^2-25c^2) factored? and I know the answer is (2a+3b+5c)(2a+3b-5c) I just dont understand how to get there....thanks

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Question 524708: what is (4a^2+12ab+9b^2-25c^2) factored? and I know the answer is (2a+3b+5c)(2a+3b-5c) I just dont understand how to get there....thanks
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