SOLUTION: I have no clue how to solve this problem would you please show me how? Factor completely 9x^2 + 12xy + 4y^2 - 25 Thank you I am stuck.

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: I have no clue how to solve this problem would you please show me how?
Factor completely
9x^2 + 12xy + 4y^2 - 25
Thank you I am stuck.
This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(9x^2 + 12xy + 4y^2) - 25
This is a "difference of squares" form.
= (3x+2y)^2 - 5^2
= (3x+2y-5)(3x+2y+5)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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