document.write( "Question 462920: How do I factor this?
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document.write( "(x^2-25)/(x+5) \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #317261 by richard1234(7193)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Note that x^2 - 25 factors to (x-5)(x+5) (difference of two squares). The x+5's in the numerator and denominator cancel out, leaving x-5. \n" ); document.write( " |