SOLUTION: Hello, I'm having trouble factoring a binomial. the problem is 50x2 - 200. (Its 50 x squared minus 200) I thought the answer was 50(x+2) (x-100). Is this correct? Thank yo

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Question 16731: Hello, I'm having trouble factoring a binomial. the problem is
50x2 - 200. (Its 50 x squared minus 200) I thought the answer was

50(x+2) (x-100). Is this correct? Thank you for your assistance.
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor:
50x%5E2+-+200 First, factor out a 50.
50%28x%5E2+-+4%29 Now factor the difference of two squares.
50%28x%5E2+-+4%29+=+50%28x+%2B+2%29%28x+-+2%29