SOLUTION: factor 25a^2-49b^2

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Question 392581: factor 25a^2-49b^2
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25a^(2)-49b^(2)
The binomial can be factored using the difference of squares formula, because both terms are perfect squares. The difference of squares formula is a^(2)-b^(2)=(a-b)(a+b).
(5a-7b)(5a+7b)