SOLUTION: 9. Factor completely. 5a2 – 125 A) 5(a – 5)2 B) 5a(a – 25) C) (5a – 1)(a – 125) D) 5(a + 5)(a – 5)

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Question 46250: 9. Factor completely. 5a2 – 125
A) 5(a – 5)2 B) 5a(a – 25) C) (5a – 1)(a – 125) D) 5(a + 5)(a – 5)

Answer by venugopalramana(3286)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9. Factor completely. 5a2 – 125
=5(A^2-25)=5(A^2-5^2)=5(A+5)(A-5).............D IS OK
A) 5(a – 5)2 B) 5a(a – 25) C) (5a – 1)(a – 125) D) 5(a + 5)(a – 5)

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