SOLUTION: Factor Completely. 5a^2 -125 I foiled this problem and came up with the same expression. I need some help. Thanks

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: Factor Completely. 5a^2 -125
I foiled this problem and came up with the same expression. I need some help. Thanks This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra

Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor:
First factor a 5 from both terms.
Now factor the parentheses.
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